Minecraft wiki entry for Superflat_survival, associated text: You can start your own farm with some setup depending on the plant you farm. Most plant farms require water, so you need an infinite water source, which can also be made when building a farm. Use only a wooden hoe; don't use iron ingots to craft an iron hoe, as wood is easier to get and there is almost no difference between a wooden and iron hoe other than durability and specific blocks (leaves and hay bales).