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.

Organic farming systems can significantly improve soil health over time. In a nine-year study published in the Soil Science...

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An extensive review of research published in Environmental Health supports the growing evidence that synthetic food dyes,...

The benefits of organic practices extend beyond environmental sustainability to include improved nutrition.  A recent study...

Organic practices in greenhouse tomato operations significantly reduce pest populations while maintaining comparable yields...

 

Soils on organic farms host more diverse...

A recent study from China found that organically grown strawberries are sweeter, more aromatic and preferred by consumers...

The widespread use of synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture has resulted in a variety of environmental...

Chronic exposure to pesticides can accelerate the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent UCLA study. The...

To measure the impact of adopting organic practices in agriculture, a recent study quantified greenhouse gas emissions on...

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