The Latest Research on Organic

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 03, 2018

New Years Resolution Three: Sing Like a Bird

For those of you who love bird watching, or even the sound of birds in the morning, as much as we do, choosing organic is a must. Research continually shows that organic farming is better for...

Dec 02, 2018

New Years Resolution Two: Keep it Cool

Several studies this year focused on the impacts of organic farming on climate change, and showed that choosing organic can help mitigate the release of greenhouse gases while sequestering carbon...

Dec 02, 2018

Earthworms do better in soils treated with organic, manure-based fertilizers

Photo Credit: Amanda Slater

A recent study published in the scientific journal Pedobiologia explored how different conservation tilling and fertilization practices...

Dec 01, 2018

New Years Resolution One: Cut Your Risks

One of the biggest studies to rock our world this year showed that eating an organic diet can reduce your risk of cancer. Researchers compared French adults who frequently consumed organic foods...