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 new study conducted by researchers from the Ventana Wildlife Society, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the...

Resistance to two more pesticides has been discovered in the United States, according to a recent study entitled “Field Strains of Monilinia fructicola Resistant to Both MBC and DMI...

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A study published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment shows that pesticide contamination is common in the Indian city of Hyderabad....

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A recent study shows that adopting organic farming techniques can improve farmers’ livelihoods, enhance food security, and reduce poverty in India...

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A study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found that mothers with higher exposure to organochlorine...

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A study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has found a link between pesticide exposure and food allergies. Food...

In a recent study looking at the antioxidant effects of grape juice on oxidative stress in the brain, researchers from several universities in Brazil examined the antioxidant effect differences of...

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A new study published in The Cochrane Collaboration shows that probiotic use, such as the consumption of yogurt, can decrease the risk of...

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A study by Dr. Bender and Dr. Ingver at the Jõgeva Plant Breeding Institute looked at how agricultural management affects yield and nutrient...

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A team of European researchers has released a study examining the environmental benefits of organic dairy production. The researchers compared...

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