Zana Raccanello, Wormtech - Get to know a Griffith local

Name: Zana Raccanello

Occupation: Administration Officer for Wormtech

What do you actually do? Short answer I work in our Yenda office site coordinating sales, our Bunnings retail line and liaising with our lovely customers.

How long have you been in the business? I have officially been with Wormtech since March 2023. However, my parents Adrian & Deanne started Wormtech in 2010 and I have always helped them any way I can.

Tell me about where you grew up and what your family life was like. I have grown up in Yenda, my family have always been the most loving, funny and supportive people to be around.

Who have been your strongest influences in life? My parents, their determination and love inspire me every day. I am so incredibly proud of them and all they have achieved.

Is there a charity or cause you prefer to support if/when possible? Needy paws, a local charity who help animals.

What's your favorite food? Pizza

Favorite place to holiday? Bali, Indonesia.

If you won $10M in the lottery, what would you do? I would travel the world, buy a few houses and invest the rest.

Zana (Left) with her Mum & co-founder Deanne Raccanello showcasing their Verasoil product.

Wormtech’s journey began on a small family farm on the back roads of Yenda in 2010, where Adrian Raccanello (Zana’s Dad) started playing with earthworms and organic matter. Today, Wormtech stands at the forefront of sustainable farming and waste management.

They predominantly offer high quality organic fertilisers for both agriculture & consumers with products like Verasoil, which is today stocked in Bunnings nationwide.

On the back end of this in Carrathool, there is an impressive composting facility that receives organic matter that was destined for landfill from all over south-eastern Australia.

Their commitment to eco-friendly practices and soil health education has transformed them into a beacon of sustainability.

They can be found at wormtech.com.au & verasoil.com.au