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.

Apr 07, 2017

Organic management improves pepper quality and soil health

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A recent study published in Organic Agriculture investigated the quality of Capia peppers grown under conventional and organic management....

Apr 04, 2017

Organophosphate exposure correlated with neuropsychiatric disturbances

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A recent study published in The Open Biochemistry Journal evaluated the incidence of exposure to organophosphate pesticides with neuro-...

Apr 03, 2017

The Scoop on Soil Health

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When you buy organic, you're buying into a type of agriculture with many benefits. Here's the scoop on Soil Health. Organic: Supporting Soil Health...

Mar 31, 2017

Study: more pasture access leads to improved nutritional profile for cows

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Recent studies comparing the nutritional profile of organic and conventional milk have found that organic dairy products contain 50 percent...

Mar 28, 2017

High exposure to pesticides leads to genetic changes linked to cancer

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A new study published in the journal Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis has found that high pesticide exposure events are associated with...

Mar 24, 2017

Organic reduces emergence of antimicrobial-resistance in poultry

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Another study shows the benefits of organic production when it comes to controlling antibiotic- resistant bacteria. Research conducted at Ohio State...