How to Complete the Farmer Quest in Find The Needle
To complete the Farmer Quest, speak to the Farmer standing next to the red barn in the Chapter 1 lobby. He will commission you to locate the lost needle hidden in his giant haystack in exchange for a $1,000 cash reward. Once you excavate and collect the needle, return to him or trigger the automated cutscene where he rewards you—and unexpectedly knocks you into the basement.
Farmer Quest Flow
- Spawn at Farmhouse -> Talk to Farmer NPC.
- Harvest Hay -> Sell to Cow -> Buy Tool Upgrades (Rake/Pitchfork/Dynamite).
- Expose & Collect Needle -> Farmer awards $1,000 -> Pushes player down trapdoor into Chapter 2 Basement.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Interact with the Farmer
Walk up to the Farmer NPC right at the spawn zone and press [E] to start the quest dialogue. He will explain that he dropped his needle in the massive hay pile.
Step 2: Collect Hay & Upgrade Equipment
Start harvesting hay flakes to earn starting money. Deposit hay at the cow cart to buy the Rake or Pitchfork from the tool shed.
Step 3: Uncover the Needle & Complete
Expose the silver needle from the haystack. Interacting with the needle claims the $1,000 quest bounty and ends Chapter 1.
- •You do not need to clear all hay; only enough to reveal the needle.
- •Take the $1,000 reward and carry it forward into class and speed bonuses.
- Trying to sell hay to the Farmer instead of the cow cart.
- Spending all your money on cosmetics before unlocking basic tool speed.
Next Steps & Related Problems
Solving this puzzle connects directly to these subsequent objectives:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reward for the Farmer Quest?
You earn $1,000 in-game currency, completion badges, and access to Chapter 2 (Basement).