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A recent study published in Agronomy Journal found that after 40 years of farming, organic agriculture improves physical...
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.
Feb 01, 2018
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California has proposed a rule to protect children from pesticide exposure by requiring a buffer of 0.25 miles around schools and childcare...
Jan 25, 2018
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A new study in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science evaluated soil health in organic and conventional basmati rice fields in North...
Jan 20, 2018
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A new study published in the scientific journal Microbiology has found that commonly used herbicides can have the unintended consequence of increasing...
Jan 20, 2018
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A recent study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment has found that organic vineyards in Italy support more species...
Jan 20, 2018
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A recent study published by Harvard University researchers in the scientific journal JAMA Internal Medicine has found that increased dietary...
Jan 20, 2018
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Recent research published in the academic journal PLOS ONE has found that water contaminated with neonicotinoid pesticides may...
Dec 13, 2017
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A study published in Chemosphere found that bed sheets tested positive for some of the highest levels of flame retardants, highlighting the...
Dec 13, 2017
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A 2017 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to multiple neurotoxic pesticides near...
Dec 13, 2017
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Critics of organic often cite the benefits of pesticide use, such as controlling pests and boosting yields, but economic models rarely incorporate...
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