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Models that meet these criteria are rare, but do exist. 

 Each is somewhat different. It is from such experiments 

 that the new and successful structural forms of post- 

 Soviet agriculture will eventually evolve. These are 

 relevant models which warrant strong support. 



Work With Owners Of Private Plots 



Private plots on state and collective farms have long 

 made substantial contributions to Soviet food supplies. 

 This is well known. What is not so widely recognized is 

 the increasing importance of "dacha plots" owned by city 

 dwellers. 



Granting small plots to urban residents has been 

 dramatically expanded. Many cities are surrounded by a 

 belt of such tracts. Most are intensively tilled. Many 

 are sites of substantial new residences. Some areas are 

 beginning to resemble American suburbs. 



Collectively, plots are now of major importance in food 

 production. They produce a very high percentage of all 

 fruits and vegetables consumed in Russia. These are true 

 free-market operations. Produce not consumed by owners 

 is sold on streets and in markets. 



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