Ted is the NPC quest provider in the Farmyard area of Storage Hunters: Open World. As an experienced farmer and storage hunter, Ted offers a quest chain that introduces you to Farmyard-specific containers like the Barn Garage and Stable Garage. Completing Ted's quests rewards you with the Monocle accessory and substantial cash that propels you toward the Shipyard endgame area. This Ted Farmyard Quests Guide walks you through every quest, provides tips for efficient completion, and explains how Ted's rewards fit into your overall progression.
Meeting Ted: Farmyard Introduction
Ted is located in the Farmyard area, which unlocks when your net worth reaches the required threshold after the Back Alley. The Farmyard features different container types than the Junk Yard and Back Alley, including the Barn Garage and Stable Garage. Ted is positioned near the main building in the Farmyard and offers his quest chain when you first speak to him.
Who Is Ted?
Ted is a seasoned farmer who has been storage hunting for years. He knows the Barn Garage and Stable Garage inside and out, and his quest chain is designed to teach you how to profit from Farmyard containers specifically. Ted's personality is more grounded and practical compared to the street-smart Sal or the tutorial-focused Billy.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| NPC Name | Ted |
| Location | Farmyard |
| Area Unlock | Net worth progression after Back Alley |
| Quest Count | 4-5 quests |
| Signature Reward | Monocle (Rare) |
| Total Cash Rewards | ~25,000 cash |
| Difficulty | Moderate to Hard |
Ted's Complete Quest Chain
Ted's quest chain consists of 4-5 progressively more challenging quests. Each quest introduces you to a new aspect of Farmyard storage hunting and builds toward the Monocle reward.
Quest 1: Welcome to the Farm
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Welcome to the Farm |
| Objective | Win a Barn Garage auction |
| Cash Reward | 2,000 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Walkthrough:
- Talk to Ted to accept the quest
- Look for an available Barn Garage container on the Farmyard auction board
- Bid on the Barn Garage and win the auction
- The quest completes automatically when you win any Barn Garage container
Tips:
- Barn Garages are the primary Farmyard container type. They contain larger items than Back Alley containers, including farm equipment, tools, and furniture
- Bring at least 5,000 cash to ensure you can afford the Barn Garage bid. Farmyard containers are more expensive than Back Alley containers
- Read our Barn Garage Farmyard Guide for Barn Garage specifics
- Barn Garage items tend to be heavier. Consider using the Car Weight gamepass for efficient hauling. See our Car Weight Gamepass Guide
Quest 2: Heavy Lifting
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Heavy Lifting |
| Objective | Haul 20 items in a single trip |
| Cash Reward | 3,000 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Walkthrough:
- Ted challenges you to demonstrate your hauling capacity
- Win a container auction and load items into your vehicle
- You must load 20 or more items into your vehicle before returning to the shop
- The quest tracks your current load in real-time
Tips:
- This quest is easier with the Car Weight +50% gamepass, which increases your carrying capacity
- Focus on lighter items to fit 20 items within the weight limit. Small collectibles, papers, and lightweight items are ideal
- The Stable Garage and Barn Garage both offer containers that can yield 20+ items
- If your base capacity cannot hold 20 items, this quest requires the Car Weight gamepass or a fully upgraded vehicle. Check our Vehicle Transport and Weight Guide for capacity details
Quest 3: Farm Finds
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Farm Finds |
| Objective | Find 5 Farmyard-specific items |
| Cash Reward | 5,000 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Walkthrough:
- Ted asks you to find items unique to the Farmyard
- Farmyard-specific items include farm equipment, rustic furniture, agricultural tools, and country collectibles
- Loot items from Barn Garage and Stable Garage containers
- The quest automatically tracks when you pick up qualifying Farmyard items
Tips:
- Farmyard-specific items are only found in Farmyard containers. Junk Yard and Back Alley items do not count
- Both Barn Garages and Stable Garages contain Farmyard-specific items. The Stable Garage has a slightly higher concentration of unique Farm items. See our Stable Garage Guide
- Focus on Barn Garage and Stable Garage containers exclusively while working on this quest
- Some Farmyard items are more valuable than others. Prioritize high-value Farmyard items for dual benefit (quest progress + profit)
Quest 4: Stable Work
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Stable Work |
| Objective | Win a Stable Garage auction |
| Cash Reward | 5,000 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Walkthrough:
- Ted introduces you to the Stable Garage container type
- Bid on a Stable Garage and win the auction
- The Stable Garage is a higher-tier Farmyard container with better loot than the Barn Garage
- The quest completes when you win your first Stable Garage
Tips:
- Stable Garages are less common than Barn Garages in the Farmyard. Be patient and wait for spawns
- Stable Garage items are typically more valuable than Barn Garage items, making the investment worthwhile
- Stable Garages can contain rare items and even mutation items. See our All Mutations Guide for mutation details
- Bring sufficient cash for the bid. Stable Garages are more expensive than Barn Garages
Quest 5: Farmyard Master
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Farmyard Master |
| Objective | Complete 15 Farmyard auctions |
| Cash Reward | 10,000 cash + Monocle |
| Difficulty | Hard |
Walkthrough:
- Ted challenges you to become a true Farmyard expert
- Win 15 container auctions in the Farmyard (Barn Garages and Stable Garages both count)
- The quest tracks cumulative Farmyard auction wins
- Return to Ted after 15 wins to receive the Monocle and 10,000 cash
Tips:
- This is a cumulative quest. All Farmyard auction wins count, including those completed before starting this quest
- If you have been actively bidding in the Farmyard since unlocking it, you may already have several wins counted
- Mix Barn Garage and Stable Garage wins. Both count toward the total
- Use efficient bidding strategies to win auctions without overpaying. See our Auction Tips Guide
- The Monocle is a Rare face accessory that adds an elegant single-lens detail to your character. It is required for the full accessory collection
Ted's Quest Rewards Summary
| Quest | Cash Reward | Item Reward | Cumulative Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Farm | 2,000 cash | None | 2,000 cash |
| Heavy Lifting | 3,000 cash | None | 5,000 cash |
| Farm Finds | 5,000 cash | None | 10,000 cash |
| Stable Work | 5,000 cash | None | 15,000 cash |
| Farmyard Master | 10,000 cash | Monocle | 25,000 cash |
Completing all of Ted's quests provides approximately 25,000 cash and the Monocle accessory. This is a substantial cash injection that significantly accelerates your progression toward the Shipyard.
Ted's Dialogue and Tips
Throughout the quest chain, Ted shares practical farming and storage hunting knowledge:
- Barn Garage mechanics - Ted explains how Barn Garage loot tables work and what types of items to expect
- Stable Garage introduction - Ted introduces the Stable Garage as a higher-tier Farmyard container
- Heavy item strategies - Ted provides advice on managing vehicle weight with heavy Farmyard items
- Farmyard lore - Ted shares stories about the history of the Farmyard and its containers
- Shipyard hints - Ted hints at the Shipyard endgame area for players approaching the unlock threshold
Farmyard Quest Efficiency Strategy
Optimized Farmyard Quest Route
| Step | Action | Quest Progress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter the Farmyard and talk to Ted | Accept Quest 1 |
| 2 | Bid on and win a Barn Garage | Complete Quest 1 |
| 3 | Continue winning Barn Garage auctions while looting Farmyard items | Progress toward Quests 2, 3, 5 |
| 4 | Load 20 items in one trip | Complete Quest 2 |
| 5 | Collect 5 Farmyard-specific items | Complete Quest 3 |
| 6 | Win a Stable Garage auction | Complete Quest 4 |
| 7 | Continue Farmyard auctions until 15 wins | Complete Quest 5 + Monocle |
By working on multiple quests simultaneously, you can complete Ted's chain efficiently. Quests 2, 3, and 5 are all cumulative and progress naturally as you bid on Farmyard containers.
Car Weight Gamepass Impact on Ted's Quests
The Car Weight +50% gamepass is particularly helpful for Ted's quests because Farmyard items are heavier than previous areas. Specifically:
- Quest 2 (Heavy Lifting) - The Car Weight gamepass makes hauling 20 items in one trip significantly easier
- Quest 3 (Farm Finds) - Extra capacity means you can carry more Farmyard items per trip, reducing round trips
- Quest 5 (Farmyard Master) - More efficient hauling speeds up the entire auction loop
See our Car Weight Gamepass Guide for details.
Ted and Area Progression
Completing Ted's quest chain is a natural part of Farmyard progression. The 25,000 cash from Ted's quests represents a significant contribution to your net worth, helping you reach the Shipyard unlock threshold faster:
| Progression Stage | Net Worth | Ted's Quest Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmyard Entry | After Back Alley | Ted's Quests 1-2 available |
| Farmyard Active | 10,000+ cash | Ted's Quests 3-4 available |
| Farmyard Mastery | 20,000+ cash | Ted's Quest 5 + Monocle |
| Shipyard Approach | Shipyard threshold | All Ted quests completed |
For the complete progression path, see our Area Unlock Progression Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ted located? Ted is in the Farmyard area, near the main building. The Farmyard unlocks after progressing past the Back Alley in net worth.
What accessory does Ted give? Ted rewards the Monocle accessory upon completing the Farmyard Master quest (15 Farmyard auction wins). The Monocle is a Rare-tier face item.
Is the Car Weight gamepass needed for Ted's quests? While not strictly required, the Car Weight gamepass makes Quest 2 (Heavy Lifting - haul 20 items) significantly easier. Without it, you may need a fully upgraded vehicle to meet the 20-item requirement.
How long does Ted's quest chain take? For an active player, Ted's quest chain takes approximately 3-5 hours. Quest 5 (15 Farmyard auctions) is the longest individual quest.
Do Barn Garage and Stable Garage wins both count for Quest 5? Yes, both Barn Garage and Stable Garage auction wins count toward the 15 Farmyard auction total.
Related Guides
- All NPCs and Quests Guide - Overview of every NPC
- Sal Back Alley Quests Guide - Previous area NPC
- Billy Junkyard Quests Guide - Starter area NPC
- Gas Station NPC Quests - Utility NPC
- Barn Garage Farmyard Guide - Farmyard container types
- Stable Garage Guide - Higher-tier Farmyard container
- Farmyard Complete Guide - Full Farmyard area guide
- All Accessories Guide - Monocle and other accessories
- Area Unlock Progression Guide - Progression path