“As a long-time advocate of the organic movement, I am proud to be on the board of The Organic Center. I applaud their efforts in advancing scientific research on the health benefits and environmental impact of organic food and farming, and in educating the public about the wisdom of eating organic.” – Andrew Weil, M.D.

A Unique Mission of Advancing the Science Behind the Benefits of Organic
The mission of The Organic Center is to advance verifiable scientific research behind the health and environmental benefits of organic foods—and to communicate those benefits to the public.

Among Our Key Findings
• Antioxidants – “Eating organic produce and organic processed fruits and vegetables will increase your antioxidant intake by about 30 percent over conventionally grown produce.” Source: Antioxidant State of Science Review, January 2005.
• Pesticides – “The average child in America is exposed to five pesticides daily in their food and drinking water. In fact, switching to an organic diet for just five days virtually eliminates any sign of exposure to organophosphate insecticides among school-age children.” Source: Reducing Pesticide Exposures Critical Issues Report, August 2006.
• Taste – “Organic produce is often judged tastier…than conventional produce. Organic apples store better and are tastier than conventional apples.” Source: “Do Organic Fruits and Vegetables Taste Better than Conventional Fruits and Vegetables, State of Science Review, December 2006.
• Energy – “Organic corn production requires 30 percent less energy per bushel harvested, compared to conventional farming.” Source: Impacts of Organic Farming on the Efficiency of Energy Use in Agriculture, September 2006.

Why Support The Organic Center?
As a nonprofit, tax-deductible 501c3 organization, we rely on the financial support of individuals, businesses and foundations. As such, we appeal to you for your financial contribution. To become a Friend of The Organic Center and make a donation to support our work, please visit www.organic-center.org or call: 303.499.1840.