Ecosystem that never touches ground

Would it be possible for a planet to have an ecosystem where life lives without ever touching the ground? By this, I mean that the producers (whether by photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, or other methods) float (or fly, etc.) above the ground, with the consumers also doing this, with none of those ever touching the ground (except, maybe, if they die).

Note that, if needed, I would be fine with very different conditions from the Earth.

If this is possible, how could it work and could the world be survivable to humans?

EDIT: I only care about an ecosystem that never touches the ground. I don't need there to be no other life on the ground.

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