Consumer demand for organically produced goods has shown double-digit growth for well over a decade, providing market incentives for U.S. farmers across a broad range of products. Organic products are now available in nearly 3 of 4 conventional grocery stores, and enjoy substantial price premiums over conventional products.

Organic sales account for over 3 percent of total U.S. food sales, though organic products account for a much larger share in some categories, like produce and dairy (see Organic market overview).

ERS conducts research on:

• Organic practices, adoption, and costs of production,
• Organic certification,
• Organic trade and policy,
• The characteristics of the typical organic buyer, and
• Organic food distribution and retailing.

Last updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012

For more information contact: Catherine Greene