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.

Nov 18, 2019
Manure and compost are important for organic production, and farmers need more information to improve their use with produce safety compliance

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A recent study in Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems found that as many organic farmers rely on manure as a tool to manage soil fertility, they...

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Nov 11, 2019
A global synthesis reveals insect diversity benefits crop production

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Insects can be really important and beneficial to crop production when they provide services such as pollination and help control other pest...

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Nov 04, 2019
Farming with more crop diversity increases agricultural employment at a global scale

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At a time when unemployment threatens rural economies around the world, farms with more crop diversity offer more jobs. A recent study in the...

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Oct 28, 2019
Coffee producers need policies changes to help them adapt to climate change

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Coffee is largely grown in regions where smallholder farmers face poverty, and climate change threatens devastation to their crops. A recent...

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Oct 21, 2019
Crop diversity improves environmental health, yield, and resilience under climate stress

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New research shows that there is good news when it comes to supporting the health of our environment—growing a diversity of crops can increase...

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Oct 14, 2019
Rising temperatures from climate change cause pests to increase and soil health to degrade

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A new study has been added to the list of growing research that shows our food security is threatened by climate change. Research published in the...

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Oct 07, 2019
Climate change and farming intensification are increasing fungal disease in banana production

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Bananas are a victim to climate change, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Philosophical Transactions Royal Society B...

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Sep 30, 2019
Eating organic produce can significantly reduce pesticide exposure during pregnancy

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A six-month diet interventional study recently published in the journal Environment International shows that eating mostly organic produce can...

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Sep 23, 2019
New neuroimaging testing shows how prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides changes the development of children’s brains

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Exposure to harsh pesticides like organophosphates is linked to symptoms of neurobehavioral issues in children. New research uses...

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Sep 16, 2019
Deep soil sampling reveals that compost is key to carbon sequestration

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Organic farming uses manure and compost instead of synthetic fertilizer, and new research finds that this can help mitigate climate change. Published in...

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