Farming Simulator 22 shipped in November 2021 with three maps: Elmcreek in the American Midwest with 82 fields, Haut-Beyleron in southern France with 48, and the alpine Erlengrat with 25. Seasonal growth is the headline change, so each crop now has a sowing and harvesting window instead of growing whenever you feel like planting. Production chains are the other addition, with 13 plant types that turn raw harvest into flour, bread, cake, fabric, clothes and more.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Elmcreek
Key resources: 82 fields, on map production plants, wide flat working ground Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Claas Lexion 8900 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Haut-Beyleron
Key resources: 48 fields, vineyard and olive ground, small field cash crops Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Claas Lexion 8900 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Erlengrat
Key resources: 25 fields, alpine dairy businesses, slope focused equipment challenge Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Claas Lexion 8900 upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Silverrun Forest
Key resources: Over 20,000 trees, timber and woodchip income, logging terrain Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for John Deere 8R max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zielonka
Key resources: Fresh field layout, new sell points, expansion machinery pairing Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for John Deere 8R max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Elmcreek to Haut-Beyleron)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Claas Lexion 8900 once accessible
Mid Game (Erlengrat)
- Push Claas Lexion 8900 to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for John Deere 8R
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Silverrun Forest to Zielonka)
- Max out John Deere 8R. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Erlengrat farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Start with contracts and leased implements. A leased plough for one job costs a fraction of buying one, and contract income funds your first field far faster than harvesting a starter plot does.
- Farm Erlengrat during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Farming Simulator 22 Guides
- Farming Simulator 22 Farming Simulator 22 Overview
- Farming Simulator 22 Best Builds
- Farming Simulator 22 Tier List
- Farming Simulator 22 Walkthrough
- Farming Simulator 22 Beginner's Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Tips & Tricks
- Farming Simulator 22 Weapons Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Combat Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Boss Guide
- Farming Simulator 22 Maps & Locations
- Farming Simulator 22 Classes & Characters
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