r/farming

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About r/farming

Discussions, news, and information related to farming. In r/farming, users can share their experiences, ask questions, and engage in conversations related to all aspects of farming, including crop production, livestock rearing, agricultural equipment, farm management, sustainable practices, agricultural policy, and more.

The community at a glance

r/farming is a Subreddit for Agriculture with roughly 217K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Agriculture communities list.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Struggling, and Farmers. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and News. Product recommendations often mention books and sprayers.

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217K Members

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Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +11.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 30K members
  • 2025: 27K members
  • 2026: 16K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 56 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    10 posts in the past month
    1. French farmers bracing themselves for smallest corn crop since 1980
    2. In rural Wisconsin, frustrations over Trump ag policies heat up House race
    3. Dutch farmers rally against nitrogen permit clampdown
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    French farmers bracing themselves for smallest corn crop since 1980 · In rural Wisconsin, frustrations over Trump ag policies heat up House race · Dutch farmers rally against nitrogen permit clampdown
    10
  • News
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Trump decision to import cheap ground beef unifies farm group outrage
    2. American billionaires are showing off their farmland for elaborate hobbies, but a buying spree among the ultrarich risks pricing farmers out
    3. 'Perfect storm' brews for global food supply this winter as grain prices soar
    #2
    News
    Trump decision to import cheap ground beef unifies farm group outrage · American billionaires are showing off their farmland for elaborate hobbies, but a buying spree among the ultrarich risks pricing farmers out · 'Perfect storm' brews for global food supply this winter as grain prices soar
    6
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Dairy Farmers Are Driving New Demand for High-Oleic Soybeans
    2. How much are you guys paying for year and a half old bulls?
    3. The first place to start on your estate plan: Organize farm into a document
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Dairy Farmers Are Driving New Demand for High-Oleic Soybeans · How much are you guys paying for year and a half old bulls? · The first place to start on your estate plan: Organize farm into a document
    3

Topics

  • Looking For A
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    24
  • Struggling
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    21
  • Farmers
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Farmers
    17
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    9
  • Looking For
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For
    5

Product recommendations

  • books
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good crop rotation book/resource?
    2. Can anyone recommend good books on how to grow fruits and veggies please?
    3. Please recommend the right farming books!
    #1
    books
    Can anyone recommend a good crop rotation book/resource? · Can anyone recommend good books on how to grow fruits and veggies please? · Please recommend the right farming books!
    9
  • sprayers
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Tree Farm] Backpack sprayers; might I recommend going the electronic route. I was sold instantly.
    2. Electromagnetic sprayer.. aka my new gun! I recommend one! Stop making your back, shoulder and arms hurt from back pack sprayers. Out with the old in with the new!!
    #2
    sprayers
    [Tree Farm] Backpack sprayers; might I recommend going the electronic route. I was sold instantly. · Electromagnetic sprayer.. aka my new gun! I recommend one! Stop making your back, shoulder and arms hurt from back pack sprayers. Out with the old in with the new!!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/farming for?
Best for Agriculture enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/farming free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/farming have?
Roughly 217K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/farming on?
r/farming runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/farming cover?
On the Hive Index, r/farming is organized under Agriculture.
How do I join r/farming?
You can join r/farming by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Agriculture communities like?
Communities for farmers, ag tech workers, and rural development practitioners focused on improving food production and sharing agricultural knowledge. LinkedIn is a primary hub for professionals, with communities covering precision agriculture, sustainable farming, and global food security challenges.
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