While many countries are implementing incentive programs to expand organic farming, it is important to understand why farmers are willing to adopt organic practices (...
Jul 06, 2020
Powdery mildew is a hard to control fungus that can devastate a wide range of crops from cucumbers and zucchini to almonds and berries. Typical management of this disease includes the use of...
Jun 15, 2020
A new review, led by The Organic Center and published in the journal Organic Agriculture, highlights the benefits that organic farming has in reducing global nitrogen pollution, and details ways...
May 18, 2020
Woody vines can plague farms in the eastern U.S. nestled among natural woody areas, as well as home gardens across the entire country. Glyphosate (Roundup) has been a commonly used herbicide to...
May 18, 2020
The body of science that shows organic farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, and mitigate climate change is growing. However, since organic production is generally...
Apr 27, 2020
While the agricultural sector uses the majority of conventional pesticides, lawn and home garden care accounts for 24 percent of pesticide sales and 6 percent of overall...
Apr 09, 2020
The Organic Center collaborates in new study that finds
organic ag can curb nitrogen pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2020)—Nitrogen is part of the foundation for all life. But too much of a...
Mar 17, 2020
The Organic Center and University of Maryland spotlight organic farming practices that provide the biggest bang to soil health
Even with good things, there is...
Mar 03, 2020
We are deeply disappointed to share that The Organic Center is unable to hold our fundraiser in Anaheim tomorrow, March 4, 2020, due to COVID 19 related cancellations from our sponsor companies,...
Jan 28, 2020
Trailblazing biologist and activist Tyrone Hayes will be the keynote speaker at The Organic Center’s 17th Annual Benefit Dinner in Anaheim on March 4.
Dr. Hayes, a professor of Integrative...
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