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.

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A recent study published in the Journal Nature Sustainability used two different meta-analyses to demonstrate that organic farming promotes...

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A new study published in the journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development aimed to evaluate the efficiency of lentil-spring wheat intercrops to...

Neonicotinoids are some of the most widely used agricultural insecticides, and are recognized for the unintended risk they may pose to other wildlife. While the majority of this research has...

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A new study in the journal Pedosphere has found that organic management improves soil health.  Researchers compared soil health in three...

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A new study using data from the Agricultural Health Study and published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine examined the...

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A new study published in the journal Ecological Economics has found that certified organic agriculture presents a sustainable livelihood strategy...

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A new study published in theInternational Journal of Current Microbiology and AppliedScienceshas found that organic farming is linked to greater...

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It is understood that organic farming leads to substantial growth and improvement of soil microbial communities. However, few studies have...

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Neonicotinoid pesticides and glyphosate are widely used on crops, and their residues are often  found together on crops. Neonicotinoids...

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It is commonly believed that while organic farming reduces pesticide use, it can also increase pest infestations if non-chemical control is not...

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