The Organic Center to collaborate on two research projects funded by OREI
Grants awarded to address organic processed meat curing and citrus greening disease Grants announced this past week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture and Research and...
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Rising temperatures from climate change cause pests to increase and soil...
Photo Credit: Nadine A new study has been added to the list of growing research that shows our food security is threatened by climate change. Research published in the journal Pest Management Science...
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Fresh Almond and Pomegranate Salad
This recipe is very simple, yet extremely flavorful. Because there are so few ingredients, it’s important to get the tastiest that you can find. Normally, roasted nuts are preferred because they pack...
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Crop diversity improves environmental health, yield, and resilience under...
Photo Credit: Conger Design New research shows that there is good news when it comes to supporting the health of our environment—growing a diversity of crops can increase biodiversity, without taking...
View ArticleMyopic Misinformation about Organic and Climate Change
There have been several media articles covering a Nature Communications study, claiming that increased transition to organic in England and Wales would increase greenhouse gas release into the...
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Coffee producers need policies changes to help them adapt to climate change
Photo Credit: Rodrigo Flores Coffee is largely grown in regions where smallholder farmers face poverty, and climate change threatens devastation to their crops. A recent review published in the...
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Wild Rice “Stuffing”
Wild rice is a whole grain rich in phenolic compounds (i.e. antioxidants). This gluten-free, rice “stuffing” dish fits perfectly into any holiday or every day meal and can be enjoyed throughout all the...
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Farming with more crop diversity increases agricultural employment at a...
Photo Credit: Sveta Fedarava At a time when unemployment threatens rural economies around the world, farms with more crop diversity offer more jobs. A recent study in the journal Ecological Economics...
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A global synthesis reveals insect diversity benefits crop production
Photo Credit: Janice Gill Insects can be really important and beneficial to crop production when they provide services such as pollination and help control other pest insects. A recent study...
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Manure and compost are important for organic production, and farmers need...
Photo Credit: Ian Barbour A recent study in Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems found that as many organic farmers rely on manure as a tool to manage soil fertility, they have a strong need for more...
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Netting provides non-chemical control of devastating berry pests
Photo Credit: Ryan Kuesel Some invasive pests are nearly impossible to control, even with the most powerful chemicals, but netting is proving to be a promising solution for both conventional and...
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Mulled Wine
There’s something about dark and cold evenings that make warm, spiced, mulled wine a magical treat. Mulled wine is similar in concept to sangria, but served warm rather than iced. While you can find...
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Neonicotinoids don’t just harm bees, they decrease fish populations, too
Photo Credit: Jakub Kapusnak Neonicotinoids are neurotoxic pesticides commonly used in conventional agriculture since the early 1990s. They are now known to contribute to large die-offs of important...
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Grassland and forest insects are affected by surrounding agriculture
Photo Credit: Alan Emery Recent science shows that we are losing many important insects at an alarming rate all across the globe. Intensification of agriculture, particularly the widespread use of...
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Double Your Impact!
The Organic Center has received a generous opportunity from Patagonia Works to match any donation made to The Center through the end of 2019, so if you’d like to help advance organic, this is the best...
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Farmers experience tension between wildlife conservation and food safety risk...
Photo Credit: Divide_by_zero In an effort to ensure food is free from harmful pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses, food safety regulations have become increasingly stringent, especially for fresh...
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2020 New Year’s Resolution #1: Drink clean milk. Choose organic!
The Organic Center was responsible for the most influential organic research of 2019, collaborating on a study showing that choosing organic is an easy way for you and your family to avoid pesticide,...
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2020 New Year’s Resolution #2: Foster biodiversity. Wake up with organic coffee!
It is well known that organic farming practices increase important and beneficial biodiversity. A new study published in 2019 shows this is especially true for coffee. Both above and below ground...
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2020 New Year’s Resolution #3: Support farmer livelihoods in the U.S. – and...
New studies in 2019 showed that organic supports farmer jobs and income – both in the U.S. and in developing economies. A study published in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems found that organic...
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