Farming skill growth
Harvesting crops and caring for animals raise Farming, improving Hoe and Watering Can proficiency and increasing the chance of quality crops.
How it works
The Farming source says experience comes from harvesting crops, petting animals, milking, shearing, collecting coop products, or reading specified books. Each level adds proficiency to the Hoe and Watering Can, reducing their energy cost; higher Farming also increases the chance of quality crops.
When it helps
If you want Farming progression, choose activities already aligned with your farm routine: harvesting and animal care both contribute. The supplied sources identify these activities as experience sources.
The tradeoff
Farming progression depends on qualifying activities; the cited source identifies harvesting and animal care as experience sources.
Your next step
Check the Farming skill tab as you harvest crops or care for animals to follow your progression.
Read the supporting references
A focused reference to tool upgrades, skill progression, Farming professions, and Mastery in Stardew Valley. The supplied Skills history lists changes through version 1.6.9; Tools includes version notes for specific changes, but does not establish the version of all mechanics described here. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.