There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.

By: Tania Neubauer, ND, LMT
The beautiful island of Ometepe, Nicaragua, is home to one of the world's newest organic agriculture community groups! Promotores de la Agricultura Organica de Los...
By: Dr. Chuck Benbrook

The April 2012 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) has an extraordinary paper by David Bellinger of the Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, entitled "...

By: Dr. Chuck Benbrook PDP is a national pesticide residue testing program which analyzes approximately 25,000 samples a year. Top Findings

Baby food

There is first-ever data on three baby...

An Interview with Madhava Natural Sweeteners Have you seen a decline in your bees due to colony collapse disorder?

There has been a problem worldwide with colony collapse.

What species is the...

The May Issue of  Vogue magazine (U.S.) features an honest and well written piece, titled "Lab to Table," about  the rise of Genetically Modified foods  (GMOs). Author, Eve Conant, reports on the...

March is National Nutrition Month.

I've started keeping a food journal, which has helped me keep track of the good (and bad) foods I eat. The beauty of this simple exercise is that it makes you...

The World’s Two Largest Markets for Organic Food Expand Organic Market Access

Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)

NUREMBERG, Germany, and WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb.15,...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month

Tea is quite the versatile beverage. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, winter or summer, and morning, noon, or night. More importantly, tea is touted...

By Lynel Shreve

Here in Boulder, Colorado, the summer temperatures are finally beginning their slow descent from the highs of July. If you are like me, and use an AC unit for the summer blasts,...

Three Studies Confirm Bad News About OP Insecticide Exposures

On April 21, the highly regarded journal Environmental Health Perspectives published online, ahead of print, the results of three...

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