Summary
Stardew Valley has many mods that can drastically affect how the game is played and make the players' lives significantly more convenient. One of the most consistent money-making methods in Stardew Valley is ranching or raising animals. While profitable, taking care of the animals can be quite a chore. With the better ranching mod installed, numerous improvements are made to the base ranching system, such as preventing milking/shearing attempts from failing.
| Requirement |
| Both the server and client must have the mod installed. SMAPI is required in both the server and client to handle mods. Learn how to install SMAPI here. |
| Note | Mods may potentially stop working after a SMAPI update. |
How to Install Better Ranching on a Stardew Valley Server
1. Download the Better Ranching mod from Nexus Mods.
2. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
3. Stop the server.![]()
4. Go to the Files tab.![]()
5. Open the Mods folder.![]()
6. Press the Upload button.![]()
7. Upload the mod file and press Right-click > Unarchive.
8. Start the server.![]()
How to Install Mods on a Stardew Valley Client
1. Download the Better Ranching mod from Nexus Mods.
2. Find the Stardew Valley mods directory:
GOG: GOG Galaxy\Games\Stardew Valley\Mods or GOG Games\Stardew Valley\Mods .
Steam: steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods .
Xbox App: XboxGames\Stardew Valley\Mods .


