Opening A Farm Activity

Farms in the Meridian Federal Union allow citizens to cultivate crops and breed animals using a custom farming system distinct from vanilla mechanics.
Farming is regulated, requires proper licensing, and depends on approved land, specialized tools, and RP‑based workflows.

This page outlines the requirements, farmland creation, crop phases, animal breeding, product quality, and compliance rules for establishing and managing a farm.

Overview

A farm is a private business focused on:

• Growing crops using the custom farming system

• Breeding animals for meat and milk

• Managing farmland lots approved by CityHall

• Producing variable‑quality goods for sale

Farms rely on RP, specialized tools, and strict compliance with agricultural regulations.

Requirements

To open a farm, the owner must meet the following conditions:

• Agriculture License or Animal Breeding License
  Two separate licenses exist depending on the type of farming:

  • Agriculture License → crop farming

  • Animal Breeding License → livestock farming
    Farmers may hold both if they wish to operate a mixed farm.

• WorldGuard Farm Lot
  The farmer must rent or buy a farm lot from CityHall.
  Lots may be:

  • Premade (fixed size)

  • Custom‑quoted (custom size approved by CityHall)

• Farm Lot Approval
  CityHall must approve the lot for farming before any activity begins.

• Mandatory Warehouse
  Farms must have a warehouse for storing seeds, tools, harvested goods, and animal products.

• Registration Fee
  Paid at CityHall during business registration.

Farmland Creation

Meridian uses a custom farmland system.

Creating Farmland

1. Obtain an Agriculture License.

2. Acquire an approved farm lot.

3. Use a hoe to convert ground into farmland.

   • Hoes have durability.

   • There are no specialized hoes for specific crops.

Farmland Properties

• Farmland blocks are protected.

• Water is not required, unlike vanilla.

• Farmland remains stable unless intentionally removed.

Crop Farming

Crops grow through multiple phases, each requiring a specific tool.

Farming Phases (generic)

The system uses RP phases such as:

• Soil preparation

• Planting

• Growth maintenance

• Treatment

• Harvesting

Each phase uses a different tool, reinforcing the custom farming workflow.

Seeds

Seeds may come from:

• Shops

• Previous harvests

• Special suppliers depending on law

Some seeds may be regulated or require special permits.

Product Quality

Harvested goods have variable quality, affecting RP pricing and desirability.

Quality Tiers

• Reject (worst)

• Third

• Second

• First

• Premium (best)

Quality is RP, with that you make better food, and farmers may sell higher‑quality goods at higher prices.

Animal Farming

Farmers may breed animals using a custom mechanic similar to vanilla, but adapted for server performance and RP.

Cows

• Used for meat and milk.

• Maximum of 8 cows visible at once due to lag prevention.

• Farmers may own more than 8 cows, but only 8 are rendered.

Other Animals

Farms may also raise:

• Chickens

• Pigs

• Sheep

Animal breeding follows RP rules and custom mechanics.

Warehouse & Storage

A warehouse is mandatory for farms.

Warehouses store:

• Seeds

• Tools

• Harvested crops

• Animal products

• RP supplies

Selling Products

Farms may sell their goods:

• Directly to players

• To restaurants

• To shops

• Through RP contracts

• Through bulk supply deals

There is no restriction on sales channels unless defined by law.

RP Requirements

Farms must follow RP rules for:

• Animal welfare

• Crop maintenance

• Environmental compliance

• Farm inspections

• Proper use of tools

• Safe storage of goods

Inspections are performed by CityHall.

Failure Conditions

A farm may lose its license for:

• Operating without an approved farm lot

• Not maintaining a mandatory warehouse

• Illegal crops

• Non‑compliant building structures

• Repeated RP violations

• Ignoring inspections

Consequences depend on current legislation and may include fines, closure, or license revocation.