I have a friend who raises worms (he's a "worm rancher") and so I
would like to know if you can find me sources in the Pacific Northwest
(particularly OR and WA) who are buying worms (earthworms) for
recycling purposes (local agencies or commercial enterprises),
agricultural purposes, etc.  Thanks...

I don't know if your friend is aware of Vermico at:

http://www.vermiculture.net/

They seem to be advertising a conference he or she might be interested in:


"Coming October 10-11, 2003! 
Best Management Practices Seminar 
Portland, Oregon"