The Latest Research on Organic

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.

Mar 17, 2020

Identifying the best of the best in organic agriculture

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 16, 2020

Organic farming increases important soil fungal abundance and diversity

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are beneficial soil fungi that provide important services to plant and soil health by increasing nutrient cycling, and improving soil structure and...

Mar 03, 2020

We’ll miss you! Update on The Organic Center Benefit Dinner at Expo West

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,...

Mar 02, 2020

A comprehensive review of the science reveals that organic farming benefits all types of above-ground biodiversity

Photo Credit: Markus Spiske

Biodiversity is critical for the function of ecosystems both on and off the farm. In recent years, we’ve seen dramatic losses...

Feb 24, 2020

Warming temperatures and variable weather are causing local extinctions of important pollinators

Map of climate related change in bumble bee populations from baseline period (1901-1974) to recent (2001-2014). Credit: Peter Soroye, Tim Newbold, Jeremy Kerr

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Feb 13, 2020

New study busts myths around organic integrated crop-livestock rotations

Researchers find that organic integrated crop-livestock rotations are as safe as or safer than conventional practices

Photo Credit: USDA

A groundbreaking study out of Iowa...

Feb 10, 2020

Food safety risk from wild birds may be overestimated based on lack of science

Photo Credit: Andy Holmes

Tension between biodiversity conservation and risk management of foodborne pathogens in agriculture has increased since a major E. coli outbreak...

Feb 03, 2020

Organic boosts biodiversity and profitability despite smaller yields. Benefits are affected by farmscape context

Photo Credit: Greta Farnedi

There is a growing body of science that shows organic farming supports more biodiversity and can bring in more income than conventional farming...

Jan 28, 2020

Tyrone Hayes, groundbreaking biologist and activist, to keynote The Organic Center’s annual benefit

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...