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A study published in the journal Sustainable Agriculture Research supports previous findings that organic agricultural practices...
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.
Aug 21, 2015
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A study published in the International Journal of Cancer found that occupational exposure to acetochlor increased the risk of developing...
Aug 07, 2015
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Hypospadias is a birth defect in which the opening of the urethra (tube that drains urine) is on the underside of the penis instead of at the...
Aug 03, 2015
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While pesticides have been known to harm bees, fungicides have generally been considered safe. However, now a study...
Jul 31, 2015
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A recent study from the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism has found a correlation between fetal exposure to...
Jul 27, 2015
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Numerous studies have documented the role of habitat loss due to agricultural intensification in driving wild bee population declines. However...
Jul 24, 2015
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A recent study published in Sustainable Agriculture Research has found that organic farming methods can be used to reduce water pollution in U.S...
Jul 22, 2015
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A new study published in Ecological Indicators evaluated the costs, benefits, environmental performance and sustainability of different...
Jul 20, 2015
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A recent study published in Organic Agriculture shows that some organic honey has natural antimicrobial activity that can combat the growth of...
Jul 17, 2015
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The use of pyrethroid insecticides has increased drastically as they replace more toxic organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. However, a new...
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