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Posted on Thursday September 14, 2017

A new groundbreaking study proves soils on organic farms store away appreciably larger amounts of carbons – and for longer periods — than typical agricultural soils. The important study, directed by Northeastern University in collaboration with The Organic Center, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy soils and can be […]

Posted on Thursday September 14, 2017

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 Champion.” It will take place from 11 a.m. until noon in Room 316 of the Baltimore Convention Center. In this workshop, The […]

Posted on Thursday September 14, 2017

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 Ecology and summarized by The Organic Center, scientists from Sweden investigated the effect of organic and conventional agricultural practices on AMF in soils from […]

Posted on Thursday September 14, 2017

On July 29, 2016, then President Obama signed the National Bioengineered Disclosure Standard, requiring mandatory disclosure of GMO ingredients in food products in the United States, with implementation slated for late summer 2018. In favor of national mandatory labeling of genetically engineered products, the Organic Trade Association has expressed concern whether all consumers would have […]

Posted on Thursday September 14, 2017

A new research study entitled The Relationship between Handlers and Farmers in the Organic Sector, supported by Professor Carolyn Dimitri of New York University, seeks input from certified organic handlers nationwide. This study has several intended benefits for the organic sector, including the identification of: (1) the technical and economic assistance companies provide to organic […]