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.

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Tomatoes are well known for being a vegetable with high antioxidant capacity. They contain carotenoid pigments such as lycopene, associated...

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A new article published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that organic farming could be beneficial for songbirds...

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The Rodale Institute has done some amazing science supporting the benefits of organic agriculture, and its new report, entitled “...

Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer recently published a study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health documenting three decades worth...

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A new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health concluded that eating an organic...

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A new study published in the Bulletin of Insectology by Harvard researchers found further evidence of the link between neonicotinoid use and...

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A new study published in the journal Environmental Research found that eating an organic diet for a week can reduce pesticide exposure.  The...

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Another reason to avoid meat and dairy products produced with antibiotics:  beneficial gut bacteria are critical for healthy immune systems. In fact...

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In California’s Central valley, researchers have launched a project to support bee health. One of their approaches is to identify bee-friendly...

French researchers recently published a study showing that major pesticides are more toxic to humans than suggested by their active ingredients. In addition to declared active ingredients,...

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