Organic outperforms conventional on all measures (online)

Organic Trumps Conventional Across the Board: Highlights from The Rodale Institute’s 30-Year Report

After a 30-year side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional agricultural systems, the Rodale Institute reports that organic systems match, or even outperform, conventional systems in terms of yield, profitability, and energy efficiency, while having positive effects on soil health, water quality, and rural communities. The report concludes “organic farming is far superior to conventional systems when it comes to building, maintaining and replenishing the health of the soil. When one also considers yields, economic viability, energy usage, and human health, it’s clear that organic farming is sustainable, while current conventional practices are not.”