These products are less expensive than comparable dairy products. Consequently, the present volume of soybeans produced does not meet the requirements of processors who seek to satisfy consumer demand. The production of a volume of soybeans even greater than required by processors is possible in the Krasnodar region. As a matter of fact, if soil moisture is adequate, soybeans can be grown as a second crop after winter wheat has been harvested. Agriculturally, Russia is in a period of transition.
Efforts are underway to change from state and collective farms to private farms.
Individual members of state and collective farms, however, are in no position financially to operate private farms, nor are they trained to farm independently. One new approach to farming has been taken by Assoy Inc. in Krasnodar. The organization consists of 15 joint stockholding farms that were once collective farms in the area. Assoy grows soybeans, processes them and markets the final commodities locally. During the plants' day shift, soymilk is produced to meet the demand for fresh milk.