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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A new study published in the journal PNAS shows that intensive land use can...

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Synthetic fertilizer running off into the Indian River estuary may have contributed to disrupting the balance of its rich marine...

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The mass deaths of bees associated with colony collapse disorder (CCD) may prove disastrous for farmers. This pollinator population decline has...

In a study published in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, researchers examined 31 documented cases of farmers converting from conventional systems to organic and...

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California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently published an air monitoring paper reporting that air tests have detected chlorpyrifos...

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Scientists plan to track honeybees using radio telemetry in an effort to better understand and reduce the impacts of colony collapse...

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Research shows hope for control of citrus greening, and the answers are compatible with organic management. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA...

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Several strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria may have been caused by the large amount of antibiotic drugs given to chickens to control...

A new paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Protection documents several consequences of GM (Genetically Modified) crop use.  The researchers found many unintended negative...

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Findings of a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Immunology and Toxicology reveal that neonicotinoid pesticide use is linked...

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