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.

Mar 25, 2014

Organic solutions prove effective in livestock

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A recent report from a Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education project demonstrates that organic medicinal treatments for...

Mar 20, 2014

GMO crops continue to foster development of super bugs

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A study out of Iowa State University, published this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has documented the...

Mar 14, 2014

CHAMACOS Study Examines Pesticide Effects on Children's Health

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The Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health (CERCH) at the University of California, Berkeley has been getting attention...

Feb 27, 2014

Organic farms have a positive effect on biodiversity

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A new European study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that organic farms are able to support more species than conventional farms...

Feb 25, 2014

More evidence of how pesticides harm bees

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A study out of Penn State and the University of Florida this year showed that pesticides may be killing honeybee larvae within their hives. The...

Feb 20, 2014

Pesticide exposure increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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A recent study published in JAMA Neurology shows that exposure to DDT may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at...