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.

Nov 28, 2017
Conversion to organic cotton production improves the livelihood of smallholder farmers in Odisha, India

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A recent study published in the journal Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems investigated how conversion of conventional cotton to organic cotton by...

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Nov 20, 2017
Pesticide residues in breast milk from Tanzania and their associated health risks

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A recent study published in Environmental Research is the first study to quantify amounts of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated...

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Nov 13, 2017
Organophosphate pesticides contaminate South African Wetland Park

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A new study published in Environmental Pollution has found that the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage site in South Africa, is...

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Nov 06, 2017
Global warming may increase pests in conventional agricultural vs. organic systems

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A recent study published in the Journal Integrative and Comparative Biology has found that organic systems may be more resilient to pest...

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Oct 30, 2017
Pesticide exposure linked to irregular blood test results and kidney malfunction

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A recent study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research has found exposure to pesticides leads to irregular blood test...

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Oct 23, 2017
In frogs, ability to tolerate pesticide exposure comes with trade-offs

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Amphibians, such as frogs, are particularly susceptible to the effects of pollution in their environment. While it is well established that pest...

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Oct 13, 2017
Organic Center wins USDA funding for 2018 Confluences conference

Third annual Confluences will evaluate how organic farmers get information and discuss ways to improve knowledge transfer

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Oct 10, 2017
Long-term studies show that organic can increase yields and build soil health

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For almost four decades, Rodale Institute has been running side-by-side trials to compare conventional and organic cropping systems. The most...

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Oct 04, 2017
Study Finds Organic Soil Captures, Holds More Carbon

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Oct 03, 2017
Organophosphate pesticide residues found in household dust

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Researchers from the University of Washington’s Center for Child Environmental Health Risks Research assessed pesticide exposure via household dust...

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