Many plants and animals return to the same environment to thrive in subsequent years. There are a greater number of beneficial insects that help promote the growth and development of crops. Even though a farmer may have little acreage available, it is essential that crops are still able to develop fully. As crops return each season, they adapt to the environment. At the genetic level, “traditional and adapted seeds are preferred for their greater disease resistance and resilience to climate stress”1. Wildlife tends to thrive in the areas surrounding organic farms due to the decrease in chemical contamination found in high concentrations near industrial agricultural facilities. These species, in combination with organically grown plants, help optimize nutrient and energy cycling in the ecosystem1. Additionally, rotating crops that are rarely found in the environment can help utilize surplus unused nutrients, allowing depleted sources to rebuild soil fertility and restore soil nutrient balance. The non-use of pesticides and the attraction of new or recolonizing species to the organic area contribute to increasing the benefits of organic farming and creating a healthier genetic pool from which adaptation occurs1. In addition to benefiting plant and animal life in the area, it can also be healthier for humans and their offspring. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides can pollute the air we breathe. If a pregnant mother inhales these toxins, it may not have any effect on her, but the baby she is carrying could suffer greatly. It seems like a strange problem, but the answer is quite simple. These pesticides were tested for tolerance in adults, not children3. Even regular, low-level exposure to these chemicals can have surprising effects. This information is becoming more readily available as more and more studies on organic farming and biodiversity have been published in recent years. These studies have begun to do so
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