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| My name is Jada Mielhausen. I am a grade 8 student and I attend Bruce Peninsula District School in Lion's Head, Ontario. In school I participate in all sports. I am the Secretary of our Elementary Student Council. I am a volunteer program assistant for the local Lion's Head skating club. I have participated in Science Fair for 5 years and this is my first Canada-Wide Science Fair. |
| Jada Mielhausen
Casting Call for Worms - A Sustainable Approach to Fertilizer
| Challenge: | Resources | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Bluewater | | City: | Lion's Head, ON | | School: | Bruce Peninsula District S.S. & E.S. | | Abstract: | Today there is more public awareness on the use of inorganic commercial fertilizers and their negative effects on the environment. This project tested different quantities of worm castings as a growing medium and the effect on plant growth. A natural organic alternative to a chemically based fertilizer was developed from worm castings and tested in four strengths against an inorganic commercial liquid fertilizer. |
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