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 Organic Center’s gala this past Thursday night raised just over $400,000 to help advance the projects of the non-profit research and education organization. Read The Center’s […]
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, Global Organics, and Organic Valley at a roundtable to discuss the climate change mitigation opportunity of agriculture. The discussion focused on the science supporting organic agriculture […]
The Organic Confluences Summit, organized by The Organic Center, brings together organic stakeholders to address methods for improving research communication among farmers, scientists, extension agents, industry members and key policy influencers. Showcase your commitment to Organic by sponsoring this two-day conference that will be held in conjunction with Organic Week D.C. Levels of support start […]
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 human health and environmental consequences. A study published in Sustainable Agriculture Reviews summarized by The Organic Center estimates the costs of these negative impacts based […]
Agri-Pulse, the nation’s leading source of farm and food policy information, will hold a Farm Bill Educational Summit at the National Press Club Monday afternoon, March 20. The Organic Trade Association will be one of the sponsors of the event, and OTA’s CEO/Executive Director Laura Batcha, will be on a panel to talk about organic and […]
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