Stardew Valley: Farming Profession Guide

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Stardew Valley's Farming skill focuses on everything related to animals, crops, and the production of artisan goods. Leveling up the Farming skill will grant more proficiency with the Watering Can and the Hoe, meaning they'll require less energy to use.

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Like all other Stardew Valley skills, the Farming skill offers two choices at Level 5, then two more choices at Level 10, depending on which Profession was chosen at Level 5. It can be difficult to choose which Professions are best, so we've outlined all the differences, bonuses, and which are best.

Here's a quick summary of the Professions available at Level 5 and Level 10.

At Level 5, the player is prompted with a choice between Rancher and Tiller.

> Rancher

The Rancher branch focuses more on farm animals and animal-related tasks. By choosing Rancher, the player will make 20% more gold from selling raw animal products, like Eggs, Wool, and Milk.

This bonus even applies to artisan goods made from animal products (Mayonnaise, Cheese, etc.). Strangely, Dinosaur Eggs receive the bonus despite being classified as an artifact, but Truffles do not as they are considered a foraged item.

The following items are affected by the Rancher Profession:

> Tiller

Choosing Tiller will grant a 10% gold bonus when selling crops. This bonus does not apply to fruit that has been foraged, but it does apply to some flowers that are foraged (Crocus and Sweet Pea). Additionally, the game registers if an item is foraged or grown (such as Grapes), even though there's no way for the player to see the distinction.

It's kind of confusing which items count for the Tiller Profession and which don't. Expand this section for a handy chart:

If the player chooses Rancher at Level 5,