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.

Dec 16, 2019
Farmers experience tension between wildlife conservation and food safety risk management

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In an effort to ensure food is free from harmful pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses, food safety regulations have become increasingly...

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Dec 09, 2019
Grassland and forest insects are affected by surrounding agriculture

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Recent science shows that we are losing many important insects at an alarming rate all across the globe. Intensification of agriculture,...

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Dec 02, 2019
Neonicotinoids don’t just harm bees, they decrease fish populations, too

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Neonicotinoids are neurotoxic pesticides commonly used in conventional agriculture since the early 1990s. They are now known to contribute to...

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Nov 25, 2019
Netting provides non-chemical control of devastating berry pests

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Some invasive pests are nearly impossible to control, even with the most powerful chemicals, but netting is proving to be a promising solution for...

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Nov 18, 2019
Manure and compost are important for organic production, and farmers need more information to improve their use with produce safety compliance

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A recent study in Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems found that as many organic farmers rely on manure as a tool to manage soil fertility, they...

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Nov 11, 2019
A global synthesis reveals insect diversity benefits crop production

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Insects can be really important and beneficial to crop production when they provide services such as pollination and help control other pest...

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Nov 04, 2019
Farming with more crop diversity increases agricultural employment at a global scale

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At a time when unemployment threatens rural economies around the world, farms with more crop diversity offer more jobs. A recent study in the...

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Oct 28, 2019
Coffee producers need policies changes to help them adapt to climate change

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Coffee is largely grown in regions where smallholder farmers face poverty, and climate change threatens devastation to their crops. A recent...

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Oct 21, 2019
Crop diversity improves environmental health, yield, and resilience under climate stress

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New research shows that there is good news when it comes to supporting the health of our environment—growing a diversity of crops can increase...

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Oct 14, 2019
Rising temperatures from climate change cause pests to increase and soil health to degrade

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A new study has been added to the list of growing research that shows our food security is threatened by climate change. Research published in the...

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