Welcome
To Corpuschristiworms
These venomous worms are covered in tiny, hollow, needle-like spikes filled with venom.
who we are
About Steve and the corpuschristiworms Company
Steve Churchill is the founder and owner of the corpuschristiworms Company. A dad, a husband, a combat-decorated veteran, a Buckeye, and a proud American, Steve is a joyful promoter of vermicomposting via the corpuschristiworms Company.
He grew up near the small town of Sunbury, Ohio about 25 minutes north of Columbus and attended college at Ohio University. Upon graduation, Steve enrolled in graduate school and Air Force ROTC at The Ohio State University, receiving a Master’s Degree in Journalism and a commission as an Air Force officer in June 1999.
After Air Force flight school in Del Rio, Texas, Steve flew the mighty C-17 Globemaster III and the MQ-9 Reaper for the next 22 years before his retirement in May 2022.
Steve has been a pilot for Southwest Airlines since 2007 and lives with his wife and their 2 children in the Philadelphia suburb of Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Our Services
What Do You Want to Learn About?
Vermicomposting
Composting
Compost Tea
Business & Large Scale
Interview Series
Soil Biology
Harry Hopkins is a fairly new (at time of writing) WFA member based in Nashville, Indiana. He has created a unique harvesting machine called the “Brockwood Worm Shi*fter”. I found Harry’s story really interesting, and the harvester looks like a great tool for serious worm farmers.
My good friend (and WFA member), Steve Churchill of “Urban Worm Company”, got in touch with me a short time ago to let me know about and article he was working on that recapped his time at the North Carolina State University Worm.
My good friend (and WFA member), Steve Churchill of “Urban Worm Company”, got in touch with me a short time ago to let me know about and article he was working on that recapped his time at the North Carolina State University Worm.
My good friend (and WFA member), Steve Churchill of “Urban Worm Company”, got in touch with me a short time ago to let me know about and article he was working on that recapped his time at the North Carolina State University Worm.
Our Story
Steve burns fossil fuel for a living. So why would he do this? After starting a hot compost pile in 2011, Steve was fascinated by the worms that moved into the pile after it cooled. The worms transformed the compost into a rich, dark material that looked like coffee grounds. Steve was hooked and began reading more about the amazing work these creatures do. After achieving some success with very small-scale vermicomposting, Steve started the Urban Worm Company in 2014 and it was simply a blog aimed at teaching beginning vermicomposters about the basics of how earthworms can recycle organic waste into a valuable fertilizer.
The Venue
Today, we specialize in vermicomposting, worm breeding, and organic soil solutions, helping farmers, gardeners, and businesses turn waste into nutrient-rich compost. Our worms work tirelessly to create high-quality worm castings, also known as "black gold," providing plants with the best natural fertilizer. We believe in sustainability, education, and making a difference—one worm at a time. Join us on our journey to build healthier soil, reduce waste, and grow a greener future!
How the Corpuschristiworms Company Started
Steve burns fossil fuel for a living. So why would he do this?
After starting a hot compost pile in 2011, Steve was fascinated by the worms that moved into the pile after it cooled. The worms transformed the compost into a rich, dark material that looked like coffee grounds. Steve was hooked and began reading more about the amazing work these creatures do.
After achieving some success with very small-scale vermicomposting, Steve started the Urban Worm Company in 2014 and it was simply a blog aimed at teaching beginning vermicomposters about the basics of how earthworms can recycle organic waste into a valuable fertilizer.
- offering school-wide programs offering grade-appropriate standards-aligned syllabi, using worm composting as a vehicle to satisfy math, English language arts, science, and other subjects.
- consulting for medium-scale and larger projects within the United States to include the planning, design, and implementation of conventional composting and vermicomposting solutions tailored to a client’s individual needs
- onshoring the manufacturing of the Urban Worm Bag and its accessories.
- offering marketing services and strategy planning for small- and medium-scale businesses.
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What They're Saying
Testimonials
I probably spend about 15-20 minutes per month on my Bags and I can't get over how easy it has gotten.
Just light, fluffy, black nutritious vermicompost!
Thanks for making vermicomposting accessible to housewives and schoolchildren!
"....the best value in vermicomposting"
The Future of the Corpuschristiworms Company
Where We're Going
We have far bigger plans than simply to market our productsThe United States is the world’s largest market, yet lags Europe and Australia in terms of the adoption of both large-scale and small-scale vermicomposting. So the growth stage of vermicomposting is clearly ahead of us, thanks to the organic growing movement coupled with heightened awareness of the costs and environmental impact of organic waste unnecessarily entering the waste stream.
Long-term plans for the corpuschristiworms Company include:
- offering school-wide programs offering grade-appropriate standards-aligned syllabi, using worm composting as a vehicle to satisfy math, English language arts, science, and other subjects.
- consulting for medium-scale and larger projects within the United States to include the planning, design, and implementation of conventional composting and vermicomposting solutions tailored to a client’s individual needs
- onshoring the manufacturing of the Urban Worm Bag and its accessories.
- offering marketing services and strategy planning for small- and medium-scale businesses.
I have really been pushing the limits and I can’t believe how fast they are cranking out compost.