One of the big research focus areas this year centered on how organic farms impact the economy as a whole, and farmer liveliehoods in specific. One study found that organic hot spots – counties with high levels of organic agricultural activity whose neighboring counties also have high organic activity–positively impact local economies. Another showed that organic farming not only creates more job opportunities but also more secure (longer-term) employment opportunities. Some studies even looked outside of the U.S., showing that organic farming contributes to higher incomes for farmers in other parts of the world as well.

This New Years Resolution is part of our 2019 Series on New Years Resolutions. Read the full article on December 10th, 2018 - 2019: Be a part of the solution, and make your new year an organic one! Ten New Year’s Resolutions from The Organic Center