Organics Match Conventional Farm Yields

The most common argument against organic agriculture is that its yields can’t match those of conventional agriculture, making organic methods untenable for large scale farming. An important study from the Rodale Institute disputes this reasoning. It shows that the difference in yields is minimal over time. Over the 15 year study period, organic agriculture was more productive than the chemical-based alternative during years of drought.

Other findings from the study were released earlier this year. Organic practices were correlated with significantly reduced greenhouse gases by fixing carbon and nitrogen in the soil. And organic farming methods reduce groundwater contamination.