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.

Jul 27, 2015

Native habitat can protect native bees from the harmful effects of pesticides

Photo credi: Julia Koefender

Numerous studies have documented the role of habitat loss due to agricultural intensification in driving wild bee population declines. However...

Jul 24, 2015

Organic farming methods reduce water pollution

Photo credit: USDA

A recent study published in Sustainable Agriculture Research has found that organic farming methods can be used to reduce water pollution in U.S...

Jul 22, 2015

GMO farming less profitable than conventional and traditional farming

Photo credit: Lindsay Eyink

A new study published in Ecological Indicators evaluated the costs, benefits, environmental performance and sustainability of different...

Jul 20, 2015

Antimicrobial activity of organic honey fights food pathogenic bacteria

Photo credit: Evan Bench

A recent study published in Organic Agriculture shows that some organic honey has natural antimicrobial activity that can combat the growth of...

Jul 17, 2015

Pyrethroid exposure linked to cognitive developmental disabilities in children

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The use of pyrethroid insecticides has increased drastically as they replace more toxic organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. However, a new...

Jul 16, 2015

Quality and sustainability of organic and conventional food

Photo credit: Suzie's Farm

A new report released by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) explores differences in the quality and sustainability of...

Jul 15, 2015

Wings of honey bees are an exposure site to pesticides

photo credit; Charles Lam

The toxicity of pesticides to honey bees is determined by the harm they cause to bees when they come in contact with the thorax (the segment of...

Jul 14, 2015

Long-term studies support benefits of organic farming

Photo credit: USDA

A new paper published in the journal Sustainable Agriculture Research examines results from six of the oldest grain crop-based experiments comparing...