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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A recent study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science evaluated the impact of organic and conventional management systems...

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A new study published in the scientific journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment has found that organic vineyards in Spain are home to...

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The majority of research on the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees is conducted almost exclusively on one species—the European...

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A new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has found that exposure to multiple neurotoxic...

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of...

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A recent study published in Environment International has found that infants exposed to the pesticides naled and chlorpyrifos before birth had reduced...

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A new study looking at agricultural fields in India shows that pesticides have contaminated local soils. The paper, published in...

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The cane toad is a large poisonous toad considered to be an invasive species in Australia, Hawaii and many other locations across the globe....

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A study from researchers in Ghana found that levels of pesticides contaminating reservoirs could be high enough that consuming fish from those...

The Organic Center was invited to give a presentation at the United Nation’s Forum on Sustainable Agricultural Development.  The Forum will focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,...

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