The document discusses several topics related to agriculture and pesticide use including: 1) How the "Green Revolution" through the use of specialized crop breeds and technology helped increase global food production to keep pace with population growth. 2) Issues with monocultures and reduced crop diversity that have occurred due to intensified agriculture. 3) Both the benefits of pesticide use such as increasing food supplies, and the problems they can cause including impacting non-target organisms, persistence in the environment, and development of pest resistance. 4) Key aspects of pesticide regulation including required information on labels and EPA oversight of laws and restrictions.