Worms, Waste, and the Future of Farming with Sam Baker
Modern Farming19 Sep 2025

Worms, Waste, and the Future of Farming with Sam Baker

In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Sam Baker, founder of Wriggle Brew, to explore how earthworms and innovation are reshaping the future of agriculture. A seventh-generation Floridian, Sam’s connection to the land began early, fishing alongside his grandfather until soil degradation and runoff transformed their favorite spot into a dead zone. That personal loss fueled his drive to understand where runoff comes from, what’s in conventional fertilizers, and how natural alternatives can heal our ecosystems.

Sam’s journey shows how science and storytelling come together in agriculture. We dig into how earthworm castings, packed with microbiomes, outperform chemical fertilizers but face unique challenges in shelf stability. Wriggle Brew has developed a proprietary process that extends usability from mere hours to 18 months, making worm-based fertilizers viable for both home gardeners and large-scale farms.

We also explore the company’s groundbreaking Polyverm process, which uses worms to break down plastic waste into organic fertilizers—without leaving behind harmful residues or microplastics. Sam’s work is more than just a business; it’s a vision for a more regenerative, resilient food system where soil health drives productivity and environmental stewardship.

Tune in to learn how Wriggle Brew is tackling soil degradation, reducing waste, and giving farmers powerful tools for sustainable growth.


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