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.

Oct 28, 2019

Coffee producers need policies changes to help them adapt to climate change

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Coffee is largely grown in regions where smallholder farmers face poverty, and climate change threatens devastation to their crops. A recent...

Oct 21, 2019

Crop diversity improves environmental health, yield, and resilience under climate stress

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New research shows that there is good news when it comes to supporting the health of our environment—growing a diversity of crops can increase...

Oct 14, 2019

Rising temperatures from climate change cause pests to increase and soil health to degrade

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A new study has been added to the list of growing research that shows our food security is threatened by climate change. Research published in the...

Oct 07, 2019

Climate change and farming intensification are increasing fungal disease in banana production

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Bananas are a victim to climate change, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Philosophical Transactions Royal Society B...

Sep 30, 2019

Eating organic produce can significantly reduce pesticide exposure during pregnancy

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A six-month diet interventional study recently published in the journal Environment International shows that eating mostly organic produce can...

Sep 23, 2019

New neuroimaging testing shows how prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides changes the development of children’s brains

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Exposure to harsh pesticides like organophosphates is linked to symptoms of neurobehavioral issues in children. New research uses...

Sep 16, 2019

Deep soil sampling reveals that compost is key to carbon sequestration

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Organic farming uses manure and compost instead of synthetic fertilizer, and new research finds that this can help mitigate climate change. Published in...

Sep 09, 2019

Organic fruit may harbor fewer bacterial diseases

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A recent study in Frontiers in Microbiology shows that the microbial diversity on organic fruit may be able to keep disease-causing bacteria at bay...