Under socialism farms provided their members with guaranteed wages, living accommodation, pensions , social insurance, medical facilities, kindergartens , schools, shops, central heating, fuel and firewood, fodder for privately owned livestock, transport for migrations, clubs, libraries and recreational facilities. ... Most of these farms operated with substantial subsidies from the state. ... One of the most important things for pastoralists is their wealth in animals (Humphrey & Sneath:1999:59). In the socialist period the majority of livestock was owned by collective or state farms. ... I...
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