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 in Frontiers in Microbiology shows that the microbial diversity on organic fruit may be able to keep disease-causing bacteria at bay...

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A study recently published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that organic agriculture can significantly increase the health of honeybee...

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A recent study in the journal Scientia Horticulturae found that agroecological organic production outperformed larger-scale and more...

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A recent study in the journal Biological Control surveyed beetle communities in conventional and organic farms, and found that only organic...

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A recent study published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation found that farmers are more likely to purchase less expensive pesticides, and...

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A recent study in the journal Insects shows that planting floral resources for natural enemies and in combination with a trap crop that draws...

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Organic farming helps bolster important beneficial soil fungi, leading to healthier plants. These fungi improve nutrient uptake and soil health...

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Organic certification requires farmers to support important biodiversity such as birds and bees. While a lot of research has shown that more...

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A recent study in Journal Canadian Food Studies Special Issue: Food Procurement shows that large institution kitchens may be key players in...

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Biological soil amendments like compost are essential for organic farmers, and in some places, organic fertilizer production...

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