Organic farmers better at pest control, study says

by Tom Laskawy
1 Jul 2010 12:24 PM

Dovetailing nicely with Grist contributor and would-be farmer Steph Larsen’s account of her battle with the hated corn borer, a new study from Washington State University suggests organic growing techniques offer better pest control and larger plants.

But first, let’s be clear: The debate over the benefits of organic versus industrial agriculture is never-ending. No one study will convince everyone that one form of agriculture or another is superior.