Mary Arlene Appelhof

Mary Arlene Appelhof (1936–2005) was an American biologist, vermicomposter, and environmentalist. Her 1982 book ''Worms Eat My Garbage'' is still held as seminal reading in the field of vermicomposting. In 2009 she was designated a Women's History Month Honoree by the National Women's History Project. Provided by Wikipedia