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 06, 2015

Flame retardant Dechlorane Plus accumulation in birds

photo credit; Antony Grossy

A new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment has found that the flame retardant Dechlorane Plus (DP) is accumulating in...

Jul 02, 2015

Exposure to phosphate flame retardants weakly linked to household dust

photo credit; John Liu

Phosphate flame retardants (PFRs) are commonly used and often found in household dust. Studies have shown that human exposure to older flame...

Jun 29, 2015

Organic farming increases soil health and plant nutrients

Photo credit: Benketaro

A new study published in Organic Agriculture has found that peach and apple orchards grown under organic management have healthier soils, and plant...

Jun 23, 2015

Pig livestock workers likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Photo credit: Peter O'Conner

A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found that people who work with swine were more likely to be carriers of...

Jun 17, 2015

Organic farming enhances the diversity of beneficial predatory insects

Photo credit: Martin Cooper

A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology has found that tachinid parasitoids, a group of flies that prey on crop pests, are positively...

Jun 12, 2015

Long-term study confirms benefits of organic farming for soil organisms

Photo credit: NRCS

A recent study published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development has confirmed that organic farming is beneficial for soil organisms. The study compared...