Describe why biodiversity is important to ecosystem health

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Describe why biodiversity is important to ecosystem health, even in an agricultural setting where most often farmers are paid for a single, pure product like wheat or corn. Suggest possible solutions that would reduce the impacts of nutrient and pesticide runoff, while incorporating the three considerations of human sustainability. In other words, come up with a solution that would reduce ecological impacts of pesticide and nutrient runoff, while allowing farmers to ultimately meet their income needs in a socially equitable way (does not exploit anyone in the process).

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