The Farm
Background
“ | “You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life.” |
Upon completing the Character Creation and the initial dialogue with Robin at the Bus Stop, this is the location you are transported to. Inherited from your grandfather after quitting your job at Joja, it is your duty to restore the land and make use of it.
Debris
Farm debris is a naturally regenerating element on The Farm. Creating fences and tilling is an effective method of stopping debris from forming in an area again. It is highly recommended that the player does not prevent all debris from forming again. Placing tree seeds in protected areas will cause the tree to not grow in that area.
Wooden
Wooden debris is split into 3 types. 2 of those being a primary resource for hardwood.
- Trees (Axe Required)
- Maple Tree
- Drops maple seeds and sap
- Oak Tree
- Drops acorns and sap
- Pine Tree
- Drops pine cones and sap
- Maple Tree
- Stumps (Copper Axe Required)
- Drops 2 hardwood
- Logs (Steel Axe Required)
- Drops 8 hardwood
Stone
The farm's stone debris is not a primary way of farming stone (see The Mines). Stone debris is split into 2 types, all dropping stone:
- Rock (Requires Pickaxe)
- Drops 1 stone
- Boulder (Requires Copper Pickaxe)
- Drops 10-12 stone
Landmarks
There are approximately 2 landmarks on The Farm (not including player placeable landmarks, eg. Barn, The Coop, etc).
Greenhouse
The Greenhouse in the beginning is unusable, as the player seems to assume it was destroyed by a storm. Completing the Pantry section of the Community Center will cause the greenhouse to be restored, and be of use to the player. Any seeds from any season may be planted here, even during the winter, giving the player a large advantage. Buildings may not be placed in the greenhouse.
Grandpa's Shrine
“ | “Wait for my return at the dawn of the 3rd year” |
Grandpa's shrine's origin is unknown, however, it is predicted that the player's grandpa created it himself. On the dawn of the 3rd year, the game is complete, and the player's grandpa evaluates your performance on the farm, thus ending the story. The player, if he or she wishes, can continue to play after the story is complete.