The Organic Center

Did you know? Organic apples have up to 66% more flavonols and 31% more phenolic acids compared to conventional ones. Boost your antioxidant intake with organic produce! Learn more in our free report, https://bit.ly/4bRQoPO. 📚 🍎

🌞 The summer bowl that tastes good and cools you down! Refreshing mint combines with creamy banana and coconut milk for a perfect treat. It is so delicious no one would ever guess that it is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-freet! Plus, a study showed that organic cacao farms had higher profitability (20%), more gender equity (27%), less land degradation (24%) and water use (29%), fewer greenhouse gases (22%), and more biodiversity (26%). Get the recipe here: https://bit.ly/3xNdych

Did you know that organic farming lowers the amount of heavy metals absorbed by cacao plants used to make chocolate? One study found that organic cacao nibs have 95% less cadmium and 67% less lead! Get the science here: https://bit.ly/463uqIs. Organic cacao production also offers more economic and environmental sustainability than conventional cacao production. Even more of a reason to love organic chocolate! 🍫 🍪

Peaches in the summer somehow always hit differently ☀️. Have you ever grilled them though? Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream is the perfect addition to your backyard BBQ. Organic peaches are delicious and they are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants! Get the recipe here > https://bit.ly/3xGZi4A

Summer is officially here! Feeling the heat yet? Our friends at Applegate take it up a notch with this Gochujang Onion Rings and White BBQ Sauce Hot Dog that adds a bold, savory international flavor. Not only is it tasty but the benefits of organic meat include a lower risk of exposure to antibiotics, growth hormones and pesticides. Get the recipe > https://bit.ly/45FVoFV

Bee sure to thank your organic farmers for providing healthy habitat for our pollinators!

A recent British study found that spraying flowers with synthetic fertilizer altered their electrical voltage, disrupting the electrical fields that bumblebees use for navigation. From The Organic Center's summary of the study: "This novel study shows that seemingly harmless ammonia fertilizer as well as common pesticides can reduce the effectiveness of pollinators. This can impact not only crop yields, but also the health of this important biodiversity." Just another reason to be grateful for organic farmers, and all they do to work in harmony with the earth. #organic #organicagriculture #farming #biodiversity #research #fertilizer

🐝 On farms, chemical application changes the biophysical cues that plants use to attract pollinators, according to a recent study. Spraying flowers with synthetic fertilizer, altered their electrical voltage, disrupting the electrical fields that bumblebees use for navigation. This is the first study to show how fertilizer impacts pollinator visitation to flowers. With less pollination, farms can’t produce as much food, impacting the availability of important fruits and vegetables to our diets. In non-organic farming, farmers typically use synthetic chemicals on their crops to curb diseases and provide nutrition to the plants. Studies have shown that pollinator visits decrease after pesticide application. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VrqAVM

Happy #NationalDairyMonth! 🎉 Let's celebrate with delicious milkshakes, creamy cheese, mouth-watering ice cream, and all your favorite dairy delights. Throughout June, we'll be sharing our top recipes and fascinating facts about organic dairy. Stay tuned for a month full of dairy goodness! 🐮 #OrganicDairy

The third annual Inside Organic Summit will share the latest consumer trends influencing the marketplace and why Gen Z matters for organic; how life cycle assessments are impacting the organic message; how to talk about organic and regenerative together; and learn about a farmer, brand, retailer partnership that connects organic to climate change messaging and initiatives. Join Amber Sciligo, PhD, Director of Science Programs from The Organic Center and Violet Batcha, Sr. Director, Marketing and Communications from the Organic Trade Association for this insightful virtual summit. For more information and to register click here: https://bit.ly/3Vm2SdC