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The cost of producing the material would be extremely 

 low. In Russia, I recently received a firm estimate of 

 $400 to print 10,000 copies of a 24 page pamphlet on 

 grain storage technology. Distribution of such materials 

 also could be accomplished easily and at little cost. 

 An "extension system" as we know it would not be 

 essential. Other distribution systems exist, including: 



Organizations of private farmers have been formedni 

 essentially all countries and political subdivisions 

 down to the district (county) level. Most would 

 enthusiastically provide materials to their members. 



Ministries of agriculture also have organizations 

 in all political subdivisions. These are relics of 

 the Soviet system. They have lost most of their 

 management functions and are searching for new 

 roles. Distribution of extension materials could 

 begin the evolution of extension offices as we 

 know them. 



Organizations of holders of private plots exist in 

 the vicinity of all major cities. These groups and 

 their members constantly seek technical materials. 



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