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{{Quote|Welcome to 'Livin' Off The Land'. We're back again with another tip for y'all. Now listen up:}}
 
{{Quote|Welcome to 'Livin' Off The Land'. We're back again with another tip for y'all. Now listen up:}}
'''Livin' Off The Land''' is a show that airs every Monday and Thursday on [[The Player]]'s [[Television|TV]]. It provides tips and tricks to new players to help them get acquainted with the game's mechanics.   
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'''Livin' Off The Land''' is a show that airs every Monday and Thursday on [[the Player]]'s [[Television|TV]]. It provides tips and tricks to new players to help them get acquainted with the game's mechanics.   
<br>After two years, the host announces his retirement, and the episodes repeat.  Three of the tips are repeated within the two-year cycle.
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After two years, the host announces his retirement, and the episodes repeat.  Two of the tips are repeated within the two-year cycle.{{Clear|right}}
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|1 Spring, Year 1
 
|1 Spring, Year 1
|This one's for all you greenhorns out there: chop [[wood]] and search for wild forage to earn some cash while waiting on your first harvest!
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|This one's for all you greenhorns out there: chop [[wood]] and search for wild [[Foraging|forage]] to earn some cash while waiting on your first harvest!
 
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|8 Spring, Year 1
 
|8 Spring, Year 1
|Let's talk fences. Fences are useful for keeping weeds at bay and protecting your crops. They also let farmers contain their livestock. [[Crafting#Fences|Fences]] break down after a while, but [[stone]], [[Iron Ore|iron]], and [[hardwood]] fences last a lot longer than basic [[wood]]!
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|Let's talk [[Crafting#Fences|fences]]. Fences are useful for keeping [[weeds]] at bay and protecting your [[crops]]. They also let farmers contain their [[Animals|livestock]]. Fences break down after a while, but [[stone]], [[Iron Ore|iron]], and [[hardwood]] fences last a lot longer than basic [[wood]]!
 
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|11 Spring, Year 1
 
|11 Spring, Year 1
|Woes from crows? Sounds like you need a [[scarecrow]]! Placing a [[scarecrow]] on your farm deters crows from a pretty good distance. Make sure you protect your valuable crops!<br />One more thing... need a bigger [[Tools#Other Tools|backpack]] to hold all your stuff? Check your local general store.
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|Woes from [[Animals#Crows|crows]]? Sounds like you need a [[scarecrow]]! Placing a [[scarecrow]] on your farm deters crows from a pretty good distance. Make sure you protect your valuable crops!<br />One more thing... need a bigger [[Tools#Other Tools|backpack]] to hold all your stuff? Check your local [[Pierre's General Store|general store]].
 
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|18 Spring, Year 1
 
|18 Spring, Year 1
|Ah, refreshing rain... a Farmer's best friend! When it rains, you don't have to water your crops. Use this to your advantage!
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|Ah, refreshing [[Weather|rain]]... a Farmer's best friend! When it rains, you don't have to water your crops. Use this to your advantage!
 
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|22 Spring, Year 1
 
|22 Spring, Year 1
|Get your hands on a fishin' pole and sell your catch! [[Fishing]] is a great way to make a little extra cash when you have some down time. The distance your bobber lands from any dry land determines what kinds of [[fish]] you'll hook... as well as the location, season, time of day, and weather!
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|Get your hands on a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishin' pole]] and sell your catch! [[Fishing]] is a great way to make a little extra cash when you have some down time. The distance your bobber lands from any dry land determines what kinds of [[fish]] you'll hook... as well as the location, season, time of day, and weather!
 
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|[[Summer]]'s here, along with a whole slew of new crops to plant! Take [[hops]], for example. The vines take a while to grow, but once they're mature they can be harvested every day. Good luck!
 
|[[Summer]]'s here, along with a whole slew of new crops to plant! Take [[hops]], for example. The vines take a while to grow, but once they're mature they can be harvested every day. Good luck!
 
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|4 Summer, Year 1<br />8 Summer, Year 2
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|4 Summer, Year 1
|Here's a rundown/reminder of the [[fish]] you can only find in summer: [[Dorado]], found in forest rivers during the day. [[Rainbow Trout]], found in forest rivers and in the mountains during the day. [[Pufferfish]], found in the ocean in the early afternoon. And [[Octopus]], found in the ocean during the morning. Catch them while you can!
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|Here's a rundown of the [[fish]] you can only find in [[summer]]: [[Dorado]], found in forest rivers during the day. [[Rainbow Trout]], found in forest rivers and in the mountains during the day. [[Pufferfish]], found in the ocean in the early afternoon. And [[Octopus]], found in the ocean during the morning. Catch them while you can!
 
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|8 Summer, Year 1
 
|8 Summer, Year 1
|Let's talk [[corn]]. It's an unusual crop because it lasts for two seasons! That's right, while most crops die when the season changes, corn lives on. You can grow it in both [[summer]] and [[fall]]. Now, get out there and plant some [[corn]]!
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|Let's talk [[corn]]. It's an unusual crop because it lasts for two seasons! That's right, while most crops die when the season changes, corn lives on. You can grow it in both [[summer]] and [[fall]]. Now, get out there and plant some corn!
 
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|11 Summer, Year 1
 
|11 Summer, Year 1
|Starting tomorrow, an unusual amount of [[Foraging#The_Beach|shells and corals]] are expected to wash up on beaches all around the world. I'm no scientist, but I've heard it's something to do with crab mating season. At any rate, you could make some good coin combing your local beach.
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|Starting tomorrow, an unusual amount of [[Foraging#The Beach|shells and corals]] are expected to wash up on beaches all around the world. I'm no scientist, but I've heard it's something to do with crab mating season. At any rate, you could make some good coin combing your local beach.
 
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|4 Fall, Year 1
 
|4 Fall, Year 1
|If you're a farmer in a small town, it's likely you'll be invited to create a "grange display" at some point. Typically, a grange display consists of 9 items that best showcase your talents. Shoot for high quality, high value items and make sure to have a variety as well. [[Fish]], [[minerals]], [[Artisan Goods|artisan goods]], [[Fruits|fruit]], and [[Vegetables|vegetables]] are all good to have!
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|If you're a farmer in a small town, it's likely you'll be invited to create a "[[Stardew Valley Fair#Grange Display|grange display]]" at some point. Typically, a grange display consists of 9 items that best showcase your talents. Shoot for high quality, high value items and make sure to have a variety as well. [[Fish]], [[minerals]], [[Artisan Goods|artisan goods]], [[Fruits|fruit]], and [[Vegetables|vegetables]] are all good to have!
 
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|15 Fall, Year 1
 
|15 Fall, Year 1
|Got any [[Tapper|tappers]]? Crafty foragers known how to build 'em. You can attach them to the wild trees that grow all over. Maple trees yield [[Maple Syrup|maple syrup]], oak trees provide [[Oak Resin|resin]], and pine trees produce [[Pine Tar|pine tar]]. Syrup's the most valuable but all tree products have their uses!
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|Got any [[Tapper|tappers]]? Crafty foragers known how to build 'em. You can attach them to the wild trees that grow all over. [[Maple Tree|Maple trees]] yield [[Maple Syrup|maple syrup]], [[Oak Tree|oak trees]] provide [[Oak Resin|resin]], and [[Pine Tree|pine trees]] produce [[Pine Tar|pine tar]]. Syrup's the most valuable but all tree products have their uses!
 
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|18 Fall, Year 1
 
|18 Fall, Year 1
|[[Winter]]'s almost here. Make sure you have enough hay stored up to feed your animals over the [[winter]], when all the grass dies out. Each [[silo]] can hold 240 pieces of hay, so make sure to do the math and figure out if you need to build any more!
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|[[Winter]]'s almost here. Make sure you're prepared to feed your [[animal]]s [[hay]] over the winter, because they don't like going outside in the cold. Also, your [[grass]] won't keep growing after that first frost. Each [[silo]] can hold 240 pieces of hay, so make sure to do the math and figure out if you need to build any more!
 
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|22 Fall, Year 1
 
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|25 Fall, Year 1
 
|25 Fall, Year 1
|[[Winter]]'s coming soon... and that means your farming operations will be coming to a halt. No crops grow in winter, unless you're lucky enough to have a greenhouse. But there's still plenty to do! More next time.
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|[[Winter]]'s coming soon... and that means your farming operations will be coming to a halt. No crops grow in winter, unless you're lucky enough to have a [[greenhouse]]. But there's still plenty to do! More next time.
 
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|4 Winter, Year 1
 
|4 Winter, Year 1
|Wondering how to get your hands on '[[Refined Quartz]]'? Just put a regular old [[Quartz|quartz]] in the furnace. You'll need a lump of [[coal]] to fuel the fire.
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|Wondering how to get your hands on '[[Refined Quartz]]'? Just put a regular old [[quartz]] in the furnace. You'll need a lump of [[coal]] to fuel the fire.
 
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|11 Winter, Year 1
 
|11 Winter, Year 1
|There's a couple fish you can only find in winter... Squid and Lingcod. [[Squid]] can be caught from the ocean in the evening. [[Lingcod]] can be found in fresh water all day. Of course, there's rumors of extremely rare and uniquefish that can only be found in particular seasons, but I don't have any information on them.
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|There's a couple fish you can only find in winter... Squid and Lingcod. [[Squid]] can be caught from the ocean in the evening. [[Lingcod]] can be found in fresh water all day. Of course, there's rumors of extremely rare and unique fish that can only be found in particular seasons, but I don't have any information on them.
 
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|15 Winter, Year 1
 
|15 Winter, Year 1
|Let's talk geodes. Geodes are hollow stones that often contain valuable minerals. A [[blacksmith]] can crack them open for you for a fee. Now, there's different kinds of geodes... and each one yields a different subset of minerals. The rare "[[Omni Geode|omni-geode]]", however, can contain every kind of mineral.
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|Let's talk geodes. [[Minerals#Geodes|Geodes]] are hollow stones that often contain valuable minerals. A [[blacksmith]] can crack them open for you for a fee. Now, there's different kinds of geodes... and each one yields a different subset of [[minerals]]. The rare "[[Omni Geode|omni-geode]]", however, can contain every kind of mineral.
 
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|18 Winter, Year 1
 
|18 Winter, Year 1
|If you really want to make someone happy, give them their favorite gift on their birthday! Trust me.
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|If you really want to make someone happy, give them their favorite [[Friendship#Gifts|gift]] on their [[Calendar|birthday]]! Trust me.
 
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|22 Winter, Year 1
 
|22 Winter, Year 1
|Ever see three [[Artifact_Spot|little brown stems]] poking up out of the ground? They're hard to spot, sometimes. But if you dig on that spot, you'll always find something. Don't ask me how it works.
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|Ever see three [[Artifact Spot|little brown stems]] poking up out of the ground? They're hard to spot, sometimes. But if you dig on that spot, you'll always find something. Don't ask me how it works.
 
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|25 Winter, Year 1
 
|25 Winter, Year 1
|Ever had the urge to dig around in your neighbor's trash? Ew! Hey, if that's your thing, just don't do it when anyone's around. If they notice you, they'll be seriously grossed out, and it'll harm your friendship. Well, unless they're into the same thing.
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|Ever had the urge to dig around in your neighbor's [[Garbage Can|trash]]? Ew! Hey, if that's your thing, just don't do it when anyone's around. If they notice you, they'll be seriously grossed out, and it'll harm your [[friendship]]. Well, unless they're into the same thing.
 
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|8 Spring, Year 2
 
|8 Spring, Year 2
|Got a kitchen? [[Cooking]] is a great way to enhance your abilities. Not only do they provide a convenient source of [[energy]], but many dishes temporarily increase your skills, speed, and more! Smells good, don't it?
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|Got a kitchen? [[Cooking]] is a great way to enhance your abilities. Not only do they provide a convenient source of [[energy]], but many dishes temporarily [[Buffs|increase]] your [[skills]], [[speed]], and more! Smells good, don't it?
 
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|18 Spring, Year 2
 
|18 Spring, Year 2
|Let's talk [[honey]]. No, not you, silly. I'm talking about the sweet product made by our friends, the bees. Here's the thing... if you've got some flowers blooming near your [[Bee House|beehouse]] your bees can produce flavored honey. Otherwise you'll only get 'wild honey'. Pretty sweet, huh?
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|Let's talk [[honey]]. No, not you, silly. I'm talking about the sweet product made by our friends, the bees. Here's the thing... if you've got some [[flowers]] blooming near your [[Bee House|beehouse]] your bees can produce flavored honey. Otherwise you'll only get 'wild honey'. Pretty sweet, huh?
 
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|25 Spring, Year 2
 
|25 Spring, Year 2
|I'd like to talk about the famous [[Adventurer's Guild]] near [[Pelican Town]]. The guild leader, [[Marlon]], has a nice rewards program for anyone brave enough to slay monsters in the local caves. Adventurers will receive powerful items in exchange for slaying large quantites of monsters. There's a poster on the wall with more details. Very cool!
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|I'd like to talk about the famous [[Adventurer's Guild]] near [[Pelican Town]]. The guild leader, [[Marlon]], has a nice rewards program for anyone brave enough to slay monsters in the local caves. Adventurers will receive powerful items in exchange for slaying large quantities of monsters. There's a poster on the wall with more details. Very cool!
 
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|1 Summer, Year 2
 
|1 Summer, Year 2
|I've heard that some folks stand near moving trains to gather any debris that falls off. Wow... the things people will do for a freebie!
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|I've heard that some folks stand near moving [[Railroad|trains]] to gather any debris that falls off. Wow... the things people will do for a freebie!
 
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|4 Summer, Year 2
 
|4 Summer, Year 2
|Animal Spotlight: [[Pig]]. In these parts, pigs are trained to sniff out valuable [[truffle]]s. You've got to let the porkers outside and be patient... they'll work their magic when they're good and ready. Make oil out of the truffles to maximize your profit.
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|Animal Spotlight: [[Pig]].
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In these parts, pigs are trained to sniff out valuable [[truffle]]s. You've got to let the porkers outside and be patient... they'll work their magic when they're good and ready. Make [[Truffle Oil|oil]] out of the truffles to maximize your profit.
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|8 Summer, Year 2
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|Here's a reminder of the [[fish]] you can only find in [[summer]]: [[Dorado]], found in forest rivers during the day. [[Rainbow Trout]], found in forest rivers and in the mountains during the day. [[Pufferfish]], found in the ocean in the early afternoon. And [[Octopus]], found in the ocean during the morning. Catch them while you can!
 
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|11 Summer, Year 2
 
|11 Summer, Year 2
|Fish Focus: [[Super Cucumber]]. You can find this rare fish in the ocean. It only comes out in the evening, during summer and winter.
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|Fish Focus: [[Super Cucumber]]. You can find this rare fish in the ocean. It only comes out in the evening, during summer and fall.
 
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|18 Summer, Year 2
 
|18 Summer, Year 2
|Here's an idea... start a wild tree orchard! Put [[Tapper|tappers]] on those trees and harvest the valuable syrup. Or don't! See if I care.
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|Here's an idea... start a wild [[Trees|tree]] orchard! Put [[Tapper|tappers]] on those trees and harvest the valuable syrup. Or don't! See if I care.
 
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|22 Summer, Year 2
 
|22 Summer, Year 2
|Item Spotlight: [[Keg]]. The classic use of a keg is to make [[wine]] out of [[grape]]s. But did you know you can make wine out of any fruit? Yep. You can also make [[juice]] out of veggies.
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|Item Spotlight: [[Keg]]. The classic use of a keg is to make [[wine]] out of [[grape]]s. But did you know you can make wine out of any [[Fruits|fruit]]? Yep.<br />You can also make [[juice]] out of veggies.
 
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|1 Fall, Year 2
 
|1 Fall, Year 2
|If you managed to get your hands on a '[[Rare Seed|rare seed]]', now's the time to plant it. Although it's said to take all season to grow, reliable sources have told me it actually takes just 24 days. The end result is rumored to be the sweetest fruit in the entire world.
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|If you managed to get your hands on a '[[Rare Seed|rare seed]]', now's the time to plant it. Although it's said to take all season to grow, reliable sources have told me it actually takes just 24 days. The end result is rumored to be the [[Sweet Gem Berry|sweetest fruit]] in the entire world.
 
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|4 Fall, Year 2
 
|4 Fall, Year 2
|Some farmers have reported strange things happening when large fields of [[cauliflower]], [[melon]], or [[pumpkin]] reach maturity. Hmmm. I can't verify it, myself.
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|Some farmers have reported [[Crops#Giant Crops|strange things]] happening when large fields of [[cauliflower]], [[melon]], or [[pumpkin]] reach maturity. Hmmm. I can't verify it, myself.
 
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|11 Fall, Year 2
 
|11 Fall, Year 2
|Looking to get married? You're going to need a [[Mermaid's Pendant]]. Everyone this side of the Gem Sea knows what it means when you give them a Mermaid's Pendant. Getting your hands on such a pendant can be tricky. Every region seems to have their own custom, but it always has something to do with the beach or ocean.
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|Looking to get [[Marriage|married]]? You're going to need a [[Mermaid's Pendant]]. Everyone this side of the Gem Sea knows what it means when you give them a Mermaid's Pendant.<br />Getting your hands on such a pendant can be tricky. Every region seems to have their own custom, but it always has something to do with the beach or ocean.
 
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|15 Fall, Year 2
 
|15 Fall, Year 2
|Item Spotlight: [[Recycling Machine]]. Have you been catching a lot of junk while fishing? It's all too common in this day and age. Well, with a recycling machine you can turn those items into something useful. Just place your trash items into the machine and let it do it's thing. Each type of trash produces different kinds of items.
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|Item Spotlight: [[Recycling Machine]]. Have you been catching a lot of junk while fishing? It's all too common in this day and age. Well, with a recycling machine you can turn those items into something useful. Just place your trash items into the machine and let it do its thing. Each type of trash produces different kinds of items.
 
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|4 Winter, Year 2
 
|4 Winter, Year 2
|Item Spotlight: [[Crystalarium]]. This amazing machine can create infinite copies of any kind of gemstone. Just place the gemstone you'd like to copy in the machine let it do it's thing. It might take a while, but hey... that's pure profit!
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|Item Spotlight: [[Crystalarium]]. This amazing machine can create infinite copies of any kind of [[Minerals#Gems|gemstone]]. Just place the gemstone you'd like to copy in the machine let it do its thing. It might take a while, but hey... that's pure profit!
 
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|8 Winter, Year 2
|If you have adult barn animals, and space left in your [[barn]]... there's always a chance one of your animals could give birth. It's something to keep in mind.
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|If you have adult barn [[animals]], and space left in your [[barn]]... there's always a chance one of your animals could give birth. It's something to keep in mind.
 
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|18 Winter, Year 2
 
|18 Winter, Year 2
|Underneath all that snow, [[Crafting#Seeds|spring seeds]] are chomping at the bit to start their new lives in the sun. Don't be surprised when [[spring]] rolls around and your farm needs some tidying up!
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|Underneath all that snow, [[Crafting#Seeds|spring seeds]] are champing at the bit to start their new lives in the sun. Don't be surprised when [[spring]] rolls around and your farm needs some tidying up!
 
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|22 Winter, Year 2
|If you've got your hands on a [[Copper Pan|gold pan]], keep an eye out for something sparkly in the water. There's often good ore in there, free for the taking!
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|If you've got your hands on a [[Copper Pan|gold pan]], keep an eye out for something sparkly in the water.<br />There's often good ore in there, free for the taking!
 
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|25 Winter, Year 2
 
|25 Winter, Year 2
|Folks, I've got an announcement to make. This is the last new episode of Livin' Off The Land before my retirement. I've had a good time, and I'll miss you folks. Oh, and I've been told the station's going to start playing reruns next year. Take care!
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|Folks, I've got an announcement to make. This is the last new episode of Livin' Off The Land before my retirement. I've had a good time, and I'll miss you folks. Oh, and I've been told the station's going to start playing reruns next year.
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==Trivia==
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*Despite stating on Spring 22, year 2 that daggers have a three-hit combo, they actually strike four times.
    
==History==
 
==History==
 
{{History|1.4|Blackberry season is now announced on Fall 8 instead of Fall 4.}}
 
{{History|1.4|Blackberry season is now announced on Fall 8 instead of Fall 4.}}
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{{History|1.5.5|Fixed typo incorrectly stating on 11 Summer, Year 2 that the Super Cucumber can be found during summer and winter instead of summer and fall.}}
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{{History|1.6|Corrected spelling and grammar to tips.}}
    
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