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.

Dec 04, 2014
Pesticide exposure linked to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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The Agricultural Health Study investigated the relationship between specific fungicides and pesticides and the development of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (...

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Dec 02, 2014
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmission between humans and livestock

 

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A recent study in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus...

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Nov 10, 2014
Organic farms provide more food sources for young songbirds

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Intensive conventional agricultural practices have been linked to a decline in insects that are a particularly important source of food for young...

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Nov 07, 2014
Pollinators increase with landscape diversity on organic farms

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In a recent study published in Agriculture Ecosystems and the Environment, scientists found that pollinator services to crops on organic farms...

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Nov 06, 2014
Urban farming is better for soils than conventional agriculture

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A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology has found that small-scale urban farming can significantly contribute to...

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Nov 05, 2014
Neonicotinoid-coated soybean seeds provide little benefit

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Mounting scientific literature regarding neonicotinoid pesticides is finding they contaminate our rivers and streams, and likely play an...

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Nov 04, 2014
Low-level exposure to neonicotinoids weakens bees’ motor skills

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A recent study published in the journal Ecotoxicologyhas found that prolonged exposure to sub-lethal levels of neonicotinoid pesticides...

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Oct 27, 2014
Increasing natural areas in agricultural land helps conserve biodiversity

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As the human population continues to expand, biologists are looking for new ways to conserve biodiversity in an anthropogenic landscape. A recent...

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Oct 24, 2014
Pesticide use associated with diabetes in farmers’ wives

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A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, shows that pesticide use is...

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Oct 23, 2014
Organic farming leads to large increases in biodiversity

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A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Applied Ecology compared biodiversity under organic and conventional farming...

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