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.

Oct 01, 2014

Common flame retardants found in mothers and children

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A recent study published by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group in the journal Environmental Science and...

Sep 30, 2014

Long-term study finds organic farming is good for soil organisms

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A recent study published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development found that conservation and organic farming increased the number of soil...

Sep 29, 2014

Pesticides found in U.S. streams and rivers

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A report just released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) found pesticides in streams and rivers sampled across the United...

Sep 26, 2014

Organic farming is more energy efficient than conventional farms

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A recent review published in Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems has found that organic farming is more energy efficient than conventional...

Sep 25, 2014

Antibiotic use in poultry production is more common than previously thought

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A special report published last week by Reuters after a review of more than 300 internal documents found that the practice of treating...

Sep 24, 2014

Hog workers bring home antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Workers exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in an industrial hog operation in North Carolina were found to carry it with them for up to two weeks,...

Sep 23, 2014

Earthworms living in conventional farm soils spend more energy ‘detoxing’

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Earthworms are an integral part of healthy soils. A study published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry compared earthworms from organic soils to those...