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.

Attention Mississippi Farmers! Did you know that our Science Advisory Board member, Dr. Girish Panicker who directs the Center for Conservation Research at Alcorn State University is distributing...

Our holiday gift to you: Organic Center scientists welcome you into their kitchens!

Watch our DIY video about making our most popular recipe: the Velvety Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!  Learn...

The Organic Research Forum at the 2017 MOSES Conference (taking place Feb. 23-25) includes a poster session documenting completed and ongoing research projects related to organic agriculture....

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A recent study published in Journal of Cleaner Production sought to determine if the reduction in emissions associated with organic...

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A study published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE  tested swine from four different European countries—Denmark, France, Italy, and Sweden—...

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The University of Minnesota in conjunction with UC-Davis and University of Maine have received funds from the USDA to study organic vegetable...

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A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has confirmed that on the job exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides is...

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A recent study published in Landscape Ecology has reaffirmed that organic farming leads to greater yields and pest control by supporting natural...

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A new study published in the scientific journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found evidence that antibiotic-resistant strain of the bacteria...

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A recent large-scale study published in the journal Chemosphere found that soils in greenhouses used for organic vegetable production across China...

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