Custom Farm Loader
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #93 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For Players
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This mod may be required by some custom farms to function properly, but you might want to download it anyhow for the farm related aesthetics such as a new gamepad friendly farm selection menu for custom farm types and farm type icons and names in the loading menu.
Setup-
[]Install SMAPI
[]Unpack Custom Farm Loader in your Mods Folder
[]Unpack your chosen Farms in your Mods Folder
[]Start the game using the SMAPI Launcher
[]Upon creating a new game press the new Custom Button and select your map
Multiplayer
All Players need to have both Custom Farm Loader and the Farm you're intending to play on installed.
Mismatching versions will cause issues. It is recommended to keep your mods updated to the latest version.
For Content Creators
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Please refer to the gitlab readme for guides and documentation:
https://gitlab.com/delixx/stardew-valley/custom-farm-loader
( ! ) 1. 6 Migration Notes (Updated 20. 03)
https://gitlab.com/delixx/stardew-valley/custom-farm-loader/-/wikis/1. 6-Migration-Notes
Why use Custom Farm Loader in 1. 6?
Custom Farm Loader makes farm creation easy and is a great way to get into making your own custom farm.
It offers a lot of extensive functionality to bring life and joy into your abode.
The mods goal is to remove a lot of the bloat that comes from having to find custom farm creation related guides in a dozen different places and general purpose mods. Let's focus on what is important: Creating the farm of your dreams for people to enjoy.
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[]Improved UI
[]Context based configuration reduces mistake potential and makes user modifications a lot easier
[]Engaging Documentation
[]Handy debug commands
[]Use any of the vanilla map overlays without having to worry about recolors
[]Extended and simplified StartFurniture placement
[]Ability to place StartBuildings and Fence objects
[]Extended functionality and variety for resource spawns
[]Simplified and extended fishing functionality
[]CP conditions supported
[]History of fixing farm related vanilla bugs
Custom Farm Loader provides a gamepad-friendly farm selection UI and gives content creators powerful high-level access to lower-level farm functionality, enabling more diverse farm maps. With 2,892 endorsements and 162,036 downloads, it's a popular tool for both players and modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,892 endorsements and 162k downloads show it's a go-to for farm modding.
- Gamepad-friendly UI is a godsend for couch players—no more fiddly mouse menus.
- Opens up serious modding potential for map makers who want to break the mold.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2026, so it might not be compatible with future game patches.
For Stardew Valley players who want a smoother way to switch between farm maps, especially if you're using a controller. Also a must-have for mod authors who want to create custom farm layouts with less hassle. Skip if you're happy with vanilla farms and never touch mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the file—no manual install needed.
- Check the mod's forum page for any hidden dependencies or load order notes before adding other farm mods.
- Test the UI with a gamepad first to get the feel—keyboard users might need to tweak settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- DeLiXx
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Downloads
- 162,036
- Endorsements
- 2,892
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 9/16/2022
- Updated
- 8/3/2026
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