: Ensure the required raw materials are available in the Community Stockpile (the big red box).
: Many complex pieces (like electronics or advanced carpentry) require you to first complete Research at a research station.
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: Build a planter box using a blueprint and place it in your base.
: Assign a community member to the "Farm" job. They will plant seeds, water crops, and harvest the final produce (like carrots or onions) into the food pantry.
: You must manually select the specific "piece" or item you want them to create. Common early-game pieces include cogs , raw panels , or basic wood beams .
: Dedicate at least one NPC early on to produce high-volume items like cogs, as they are required for almost every advanced machine blueprint.