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.

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...

Sep 09, 2016

Webinar on how to implement and verify biodiversity conservation activities in organic agricultural systems

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Organic operations must follow the National Organic Program’s (NOP) regulations. The NOP Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation Guidance,...

Sep 02, 2016

Pre-natal pesticide exposure effects greater in stressful environments

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A new study published in the journal Neurotoxicology demonstrates that social stressors such as economic strain or poor learning environments can...

Aug 30, 2016

Study examines gap between organic and conventional agriculture

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Newly published research in PLOS ONE has used U.S. agricultural production data to confirm that the gap between organic and conventional...

Aug 22, 2016

New Report Assess USDA Organic Research Grant Funding Programs

The Organic Farming Research Foundation has released Taking Stock: Analyzing and Reporting Organic Research Investments, 2002 -2014, an assessment of the USDA Organic Research and Extension...

Aug 22, 2016

Organic orchard production improves soil biodiversity and soil nutrient content

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A recent study conducted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and published in the journal Organic Agriculture sampled soils and plant material...