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.

Nov 01, 2016

Lifecycle analysis supports emission reduction credits for organic farming

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A recent study published in Journal of Cleaner Production sought to determine if the reduction in emissions associated with organic...

Oct 25, 2016

Organic pigs harbor less antibiotic-resistant E. coli than conventional pigs

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A study published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE tested swine from four different European countries—Denmark, France, Italy, and Sweden—...

Oct 21, 2016

Organic produce farms needed to participate in research

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The University of Minnesota in conjunction with UC-Davis and University of Maine have received funds from the USDA to study organic vegetable...

Oct 19, 2016

Pesticide use associated with lung cancer risk

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A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has confirmed that on the job exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides is...

Oct 14, 2016

Organic farming increases biological control of pests and yields in barley

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A recent study published in Landscape Ecology has reaffirmed that organic farming leads to greater yields and pest control by supporting natural...

Oct 10, 2016

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmitted to consumers via supermarket poultry

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A new study published in the scientific journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found evidence that antibiotic-resistant strain of the bacteria...

Oct 03, 2016

Organic farming reduces risk of antibiotic contamination in Chinese vegetable greenhouses

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A recent large-scale study published in the journal Chemosphere found that soils in greenhouses used for organic vegetable production across China...

Sep 29, 2016

Organic farming promotes natural control of weeds by promoting seed predators

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Numerous studies have demonstrated that organic farming promotes biodiversity and increases biological control of pests by supporting...

Sep 28, 2016

How Organic Farming Can Help Fight Supergerms

The Organic Center has authored an article in the Modern Wellness Guide about how organic can act as a tool to fight superbugs. In it, we discuss how choosing organic goes beyond...