🌾 Farming Buff

The Farming Buff is a temporary effect in Stardew Valley granted by consuming specific foods. It increases proficiency with farming tools like the Hoe and Watering Can, reducing energy consumption and improving efficiency. In addition, the Farming Buff also influences the quality of crops harvested while the buff is active.

Buffs do not stack — consuming another food with a Farming Buff will replace the existing one.

✨ Effects

The Farming Buff provides the following benefits:

• Reduces energy required to use the Hoe and Watering Can
• Increases chance of harvesting higher quality crops (Silver, Gold, Iridium)
• Applies only while the buff is active at the time of harvesting

🍽️ Sources

Farming Buffs can be obtained by consuming certain cooked dishes and prepared foods. Examples include:

• Dish o’ the Sea
• Farmer’s Lunch
• Other foods with farming skill boosts

💡 Tips & Strategies

• Best used when harvesting large fields to increase chances of higher-quality yields
• Pair with Quality Fertilizer for even better results
• Since buffs don’t stack, plan which one is most useful before harvesting