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Misunderstandings about organic agriculture abound, and can be clearly seen in a recent misleading article published in US...
Apr 13, 2020
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According to a new study in the journal Foods, conventional farmers are now using twice as much glyphosate spray as they did in the...
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 30, 2020
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Certified organic farms are required to support biodiversity, which in return provides important services back to the farm and improves...
Feb 10, 2020
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Tension between biodiversity conservation and risk management of foodborne pathogens in agriculture has increased since a major E. coli outbreak...
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...
Jan 27, 2020
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Evidence continues to stack up to show that organic crop production is more energy efficient and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. A study...
Jan 20, 2020
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A growing body of scientific evidence continues to show that planting a diverse range of crops (polyculture) and incorporating natural...
Jan 13, 2020
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Healthy soils have greater diversity of bacteria and fungi. Much like human gut health, greater diversity of microbes results in more efficient...
Dec 16, 2019
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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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