On July 1, in the Volga region, potatoes were planted as part of the "Feed Yourself" project, in which more than 1000 families of privileged categories took part.
Land plots for growing potatoes could be taken free of charge by everyone living in the city and in the Volga region. At the expense of the budget of the district administration, agrotechnical work was carried out on an area of 20 hectares, equipment for drip irrigation was purchased, security and irrigation of sites were organized during the season before harvesting potatoes. The project participants are advised to independently weed the plots from weeds, treat them from pests and diseases.
Source: http://glasnarod.ru