Five tables remain for The Center’s benefit dinner
There are only five reserved VIP tables left for The Organic Center’s benefit dinner March 9 from 6 to 11 p.m. in conjunction with Natural Products Expo East. Make sure one of them is yours! We have...
View ArticleStudy estimates cost of pesticide use at $15 billion
Opponents to organic often cite the benefits of pesticide use, such as controlling pests and increasing yields. However, economic models rarely incorporate hidden and external costs of pesticide use on...
View ArticleSponsor the Organic Confluences Summit
The Organic Confluences Summit, organized by The Organic Center, brings together organic stakeholders to address methods for improving research communication among farmers, scientists, extension...
View ArticleThe Center participates at Climate Day at Expo West
The Organic Center participated in the first annual Climate Day at Expo West, hosted by The Climate Collaborative and New Hope Network. The Center joined representatives from Patagonia Provisions,...
View ArticleOrganic science celebrated at sold-out fundraiser
Spotlighting the latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic food and farming during an all-organic feat for more than 500 organic visionaries, activists and businesses, The...
View ArticleWhat the latest research actually says about organic
On Tuesday, The Organic Center wasted no time in responding to the New York Post article “Organic food isn’t all it’s cracked up to be” by Christian Gollayan. The Center pointed out how the article...
View ArticleAccepting sponsorships for the Organic Confluences Summit
The Organic Confluences Summit, organized by The Organic Center, will bring together organic stakeholders to address methods for improving research communication among farmers, scientists, extension...
View ArticleThe environmental cost of a loaf of bread
A new study published in the journal Nature Plants and summarized by The Organic Center has found that more than half of the total environmental impact for producing a loaf of bread occurred during...
View ArticleWatch and share, we made it easy
In a new short film, The Organic Center digs in to the benefits of organic on Soil Health while introducing the work and mission of The Center. Help us spread the word! Check out the video and please...
View ArticleFindings confirm negative health impacts
A new study based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and summarized by The Organic Center confirms the link between pesticide exposure and negative health effects. Researchers looked at...
View ArticleMaking research count
The Organic Center’s second annual Organic Confluences Summit will be held May 22 and 23 in conjunction with Organic Week in Washington, D.C. The Organic Confluences Summit brings together organic...
View ArticlePasture improves milk’s nutritional profile
Recent studies comparing the nutritional profile of organic and conventional milk have found that organic dairy products contain 50 percent more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and 40 percent more...
View ArticleOrganic research focus of podcast
The Organic Center’s Director of Science Programs Jessica Shade recently spoke with Rodger Watson of Farm to Table Talk about her personal journey into the world of organic agriculture. In this...
View ArticleMaking research count
Come participate in a groundbreaking summit exploring ways to advance the organic sector by ensuring that research on organic is effectively communicated. The Organic Center is holding its second...
View ArticleRegister now for Confluences
The Organic Confluences Summit will bring together stakeholders from all sectors of organic to find solutions to issues at the intersection of research and policy. This year’s Summit will tackle...
View ArticleOrganic reduces antimicrobial resistance in poultry
Researchers from Ohio State University who studied antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter on organic and conventional poultry farms have found organic production is better at controlling antibiotic-...
View ArticleBe part of the conversation at Confluences
Time is running out to sign up for the Organic Confluences Conference (May 22-23 in conjunction with OTA’s Policy Conference). Come join scientists, policymakers, farmers, industry, and non-profits as...
View ArticleBe part of the conversation at Confluences Summit
Now is your chance to make a lasting impact on the organic sector. Join The Organic Center for the 2017 Organic Confluences Summit May 22-23 and help tackle ways to make organic research count. Add...
View ArticleOrganic practices improve pepper quality, soil health
A recent study published in Organic Agriculture and highlighted by The Organic Center investigated the quality of Capia peppers grown under conventional and organic management. Researchers conducted...
View ArticleBe part of the conversation at Confluences Summit
Now is your chance to make a lasting impact on the organic sector. Join us for the 2017 Organic Confluences Summit May 22-23 and help tackle ways to make organic research count. Add your voice to those...
View ArticleHulless oats show potential as feed for egg laying hens
Although organic poultry and egg producers are required to feed their animals organic feed, they often find it is difficult to obtain organic corn. Organic wheat also is often in short supply and can...
View ArticleJust a few seats left for Confluences Summit
This year’s Organic Confluences Summit May 22-23 is just around the corner and seats are filling quickly! Come listen to speakers from a wide variety of organic stakeholders, including farmers,...
View ArticleFindings from a recent study published in Neurotoxicology and highlighted by The Organic Center support previous research that children living in agricultural communities are more likely to experience...
View ArticleConfluences Summit shapes up as “can’t miss” event
The second annual Confluences Summit will take place this coming Monday and Tuesday at the Patriots Plaza III Conference Center in Washington, D.C., as part of #OrganicWeekDC. Come listen to speakers...
View ArticleWhite Paper recaps findings from 2016 Confluences Summit
The Organic Center has released a White Paper it has prepared from discussions emanating from its 2016 Organic Confluences: “A Summit to Turn Environmental Evidence into Policy Practices.” The White...
View ArticleOrganic Confluences looks at making research count
The Organic Center’s Organic Confluences held this Monday and Tuesday in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service explored connecting...
View ArticleOrganic lifecycle analysis shows environmental benefits
A new study summarized by The Organic Center shows multiple environmental benefits of organic production, even when that production takes place in a greenhouse. The researchers, who published their...
View ArticleWhite Paper recaps findings from 2016 Confluences Summit
The Organic Center has released a White Paper entitled “Increasing Agricultural Sustainability Through Organic Farming” based on presentations and discussions that took place at the 2016 Organic...
View Article2017 Summit connects stakeholders to make research count
This year’s Organic Confluences Summit held in May focused on connecting organic stakeholders to improve the dissemination and adoption of scientific research to overcome challenges to organic...
View ArticleOrganic increases soil health, biodiversity on banana plantations
A new study published in Applied Soil Ecology and summarized by The Organic Center has found large differences in soils and the soil microbial communities that they support. In a three-year study,...
View ArticleThe Center to speak at UN Forum
The Organic Center has been invited to give a presentation at the United Nation’s Forum on Sustainable Agricultural Development this July. The forum will focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
View ArticlePesticide contamination found in cocoa beans
According to a recent study highlighted by The Organic Center, conventionally produced cocoa beans may be contaminated with multiple organophosphorus and synthetic pyrethroid pesticides. Researchers...
View ArticleThe Center presents at United Nations Forum today
The Organic Center has been invited to give a presentation at the United Nation’s Forum on Sustainable Agricultural Development this afternoon. The Forum will focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
View ArticleExposure to glyphosate makes cane toad tadpoles more toxic
The cane toad is a large poisonous toad considered to be an invasive species in Australia, Hawaii and many other locations across the globe. Both the adult and tadpole of the cane toad produce...
View ArticleThe Center presents at United Nations sustainability forum
Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, was among a select group of top-level agricultural experts, researchers and academics invited to participate this past week in...
View ArticleOrganic management boosts beneficial fungi in orchards
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of roots to absorb nutrients and water. AMF relationships...
View ArticleMultiple pesticide exposure linked to lower IQs
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and summarized by The Organic Center has found that exposure to multiple neurotoxic pesticides near the homes...
View ArticlePutting research results in the hands of farmers
The Organic Center took part in the Texas A & M AgriLife Research Rice Field Day this past month in Beaumont, Texas. The event featured information about The Center’s organic rice program,...
View ArticleMore diversity in organic vs. conventional vineyards
A study published in the scientific journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment and summarized by The Organic Center has found that organic vineyards in Spain are home to more butterflies and...
View ArticleColumn sets the record straight on organic agriculture
Clearing up misinformation about organic food and farming, Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center, wrote an article published this past week on AGDAILY.com in response to...
View ArticleOrganic rice production improves soil health
A recent study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science and summarized by The Organic Center evaluated the impact of organic and conventional management systems on soil health in...
View ArticleBlog post helps clear up misconceptions
The Organic Center has responded to a HuffPost Op Ed by Robert T. Fraley of Monsanto entitled “Organic and Conventional Crops–Brought to You by Modern Agriculture” to clear up numerous misconceptions....
View ArticleOrganic rice production improves soil health
A recent study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science and summarized by The Organic Center evaluated the impact of organic and conventional management systems on soil health in...
View ArticleThe Center to speak at All Things Organic
Join The Organic Center on September 15 in Baltimore, Maryland, to learn about the science behind organic at this year’s Natural Products Expo East. Join us for two panel discussions. The first is...
View ArticleGroundbreaking study co-authored by Organic Center staff
Results from new research conducted by Northeastern University in collaboration with The Organic Center have found that soils under organic management have more stable long-term carbon reservoirs than...
View ArticleOrganic farming boosts beneficial fungi in the soil
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an important part of the soil biodiversity that provide advantages to crops by increasing water and nutrient uptake. In a recent study published in Applied Soil...
View ArticleThe Center to speak at All Things Organic
If you are at Expo East, join The Organic Center on Friday to learn about the science behind organic. Join us for two panel discussions. The first is entitled “Organic Agriculture: Climate Change...
View ArticleOrganic certification consumer resource
The Organic Center has released a whiteboard video that examines the process of organic certification, communicating to consumers that the integrity of organic flows through the certification process...
View ArticleCool science for a cool planet research debuts
Northeastern University and The Organic Center have released a breakthrough study showing that organic cuts agriculture’s contribution to climate change! Results from this project show that organic...
View ArticleThe Center co-authors study on future of organic
The Organic Center’s Director of Science Programs Dr. Jessica Shade is a co-author on a study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Organic Agriculture entitled “Organic Agriculture 3.0 is...
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