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Earthworms Work Wonders for Soils

April 21, 2017 Sandra Avant, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Research Service

Think earthworms are only good for fish bait? Think again! Earthworms play a valuable role in soil health and viability in forests, prairies, gardens and even on farmland. Earth Day is a good time to recognize earthworms as environmental helpers. They feed primarily on organic material in soils...

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