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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It is understood that organic farming leads to substantial growth and improvement of soil microbial communities. However, few studies have...

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Neonicotinoid pesticides and glyphosate are widely used on crops, and their residues are often  found together on crops. Neonicotinoids...

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It is commonly believed that while organic farming reduces pesticide use, it can also increase pest infestations if non-chemical control is not...

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A new study published in Environmental Geochemistry and Health has found that waterbirds from Central China are contaminated with pesticides. ...

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production used U.S. state level data collected from 1997 – 2010 to better...

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Data from numerous studies demonstrate that on average, organic farms produce less crop per acre than conventional farms – known as the yield...

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A new study has linked prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides (some of the most widely used insecticides in the United States) with...

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production used a life-cycle assessment to determine the environmental impact of organic rice...

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A new study published in the journal Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems sought to understand how ecosystem...

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production assessed the environmental impacts of organic grass-fed beef and non-organic grass-fed...

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