Scientific experts, farmers, policymakers, and organic stakeholders gathered in Washington to discuss how research on organic's positive contributions to the environment can be incorporated into...
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.
May 18, 2016
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A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment found that pesticide contamination in persimmons and jujubes grown in China was...
May 11, 2016
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A recently published study in the journal Chemosphere sought to investigate the number of pesticide contaminants and...
May 04, 2016
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Pesticides enter waterways when they are washed off of plants and soils during rainstorms, eventually making their way to fresh water sources...
Apr 29, 2016
The most recent edition of the Organic Report included an article written by the Organic Center highlighting the research breakthroughs of the past year, including soil health, health...
Apr 27, 2016
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A meta-analysis published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine reviewed 52 studies published between 1985 and 2014, and analyzed data from...
Apr 25, 2016
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Because organic production cannot use synthetic chemicals to control agricultural pests, researchers must think outside the box to develop organic...
Apr 20, 2016
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A recent study published in Environmental Research has found that pre-birth exposure to organophosphate pesticides and persistent organic pollutants may...
Apr 13, 2016
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A new study published in the journal Food Additives and Contaminants has assessed pesticide contamination in leafy greens grown in South Korea. More...
Apr 06, 2016
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A new study published in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology sought to determine the extent to which surface waters in...
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