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.

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Misunderstandings about organic agriculture abound, and can be clearly seen in a recent misleading article published in US...

By David Montgomery and Anne Biklé

The original proponents of organic agriculture argued that healthy soils produced healthier food, a...

Higher concentrations of certain nutrients in fresh organic produce can also translate to frozen foods, a new study published in the Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences, Mansoura University reveals...

 

Biodiversity is a term used to refer to the number of species in one region or ecosystem, and for the first time,...

A collaborative study from USDA and Montana State University scientists delved “far into the weeds” in evaluating the global warming potential in farming organic wheat when combining sheep grazing...

When farmers increase the number of crops in their fields, this in turn changes the landscape, and wild pollinators stand to benefit, according to a paper published yesterday in...

Farmers and retailers looking to expand into organic apples, cucumbers, strawberries, and tomatoes can use insights from a new study on where organic premiums for the produce...

Its agrarian landscape dotted with smaller farms that carry the potential for organic farming, experienced beekeepers in Serbia can more easily make the leap into organic honey...

Tomatoes produced in soils fertilized with fermented organic manures stay fresher for longer, and carry more firmness,...

Organic olives and their oil have a reputation for being healthier and more nutritious, and their demand has grown over...

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