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 213K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Agriculture communities list.
Roughly 22K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Farmers, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are News and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention books and sprayers.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2024: 30K members
- 2025: 27K members
- 2026: 12K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- 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: 154 members
Themes
- News52 posts in the past month
- The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence?
- The New Farm Bill Doubles as the Biggest Cut to Food Aid in U.S. History
- Got first cutting hay done
#152NewsThe USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? · The New Farm Bill Doubles as the Biggest Cut to Food Aid in U.S. History · Got first cutting hay done - Solution Requests3 posts in the past month
- Help with NH 479 haybine
- Unlocking on-farm research: SSEA tool makes on-farm research accessible
- How to monitor grain temperature? How long it should be?
#23Solution RequestsHelp with NH 479 haybine · Unlocking on-farm research: SSEA tool makes on-farm research accessible · How to monitor grain temperature? How long it should be? - Advice Requests3 posts in the past month
- Lesson learned or give THEM another chance?
- Old Cultivator just inherited: Any tips? I’ll have my questions as they come in comments. I’m pretty sure it’s set up for 32” rows.
- Can any John Deere experts identify this 3 bottom (3pt) plow for me? I’m pretty sure it’s pre-1970, but I would like a model # to be able to order parts.
#33Advice RequestsLesson learned or give THEM another chance? · Old Cultivator just inherited: Any tips? I’ll have my questions as they come in comments. I’m pretty sure it’s set up for 32” rows. · Can any John Deere experts identify this 3 bottom (3pt) plow for me? I’m pretty sure it’s pre-1970, but I would like a model # to be able to order parts. - Pain & Anger3 posts in the past month
- Haven’t had corn in years, I forgot how bad corn sweat was. It’s like walking into a wall
- Rain Robbers: How Four Farmers Faked a Drought and Stole Millions in Crop Insurance
- Someone told me I might as well be growing in beach sand, they might be right.
#43Pain & AngerHaven’t had corn in years, I forgot how bad corn sweat was. It’s like walking into a wall · Rain Robbers: How Four Farmers Faked a Drought and Stole Millions in Crop Insurance · Someone told me I might as well be growing in beach sand, they might be right. - Money Talk1 post in the past month
- Paying $1,500 a Day in Fuel for Two Tractors, Farmer Calls Input Costs Worst Since 1980s
#51Money TalkPaying $1,500 a Day in Fuel for Two Tractors, Farmer Calls Input Costs Worst Since 1980s
Topics
- Looking For A24 posts in the past month#124Looking For A
- Farmers22 posts in the past month
- [Canada] Nearly 60% of farmers see agriculture at a structural breaking point, survey finds
- Small farmers form coalition to push back against proposed 2026 U.S. Farm Bill
- Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
#222Farmers[Canada] Nearly 60% of farmers see agriculture at a structural breaking point, survey finds · Small farmers form coalition to push back against proposed 2026 U.S. Farm Bill · Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil - Struggling21 posts in the past month#321Struggling
- Farm16 posts in the past month
- Hawaii Farmers Face $31M in Damages After Devastating Kona Low Flooding
- The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
- Unlocking on-farm research: SSEA tool makes on-farm research accessible
#416FarmHawaii Farmers Face $31M in Damages After Devastating Kona Low Flooding · The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill · Unlocking on-farm research: SSEA tool makes on-farm research accessible - Crop12 posts in the past month
- The Worst Spring Drought on Record Is Putting U.S. Crops at Risk
- At one point, this was the most powerful tractor within ours and the surrounding counties(excluding mining/forestry dozers), suffice to say that is no longer the case. The main crops went from tobacco and vegetables to cow calf operations and corn.
- Frost and crusting in Minnesota force a look at crop stands
#512CropThe Worst Spring Drought on Record Is Putting U.S. Crops at Risk · At one point, this was the most powerful tractor within ours and the surrounding counties(excluding mining/forestry dozers), suffice to say that is no longer the case. The main crops went from tobacco and vegetables to cow calf operations and corn. · Frost and crusting in Minnesota force a look at crop stands
Product recommendations
- books9 posts in the past month
- 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!
#19booksCan 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! - sprayers2 posts in the past month
- [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!!
#22sprayers[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!!
Community Reviews
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 213K 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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