> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.extrafi.io/extra_finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.extrafi.io/extra_finance/leverage-farming/how-to-use/open-a-farming-position.md).

# Open a Farming Position

**To open a farming position, simply follow the steps below:**

Video Tutorial:

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Text Tutorial:

1. Visit [Extra Finance’s farm page](https://app.extrafi.io/farm)
2. Connect to your Web3 wallet (such as [MetaMask](/extra_finance/getting-started/metamask.md). Please ensure that you have a sufficient amount of ETH to cover on-chain gas fees. These fees will be charged by the Optimism chain. ExtraFi still maintains 0.00 gas for in-app transactions)
3. Select an available farming pool that you’d like to farm and click on “**Farm**”

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4. Supply either one of the assets or both assets you’d like to invest(Note that the minimum asset value required for farming is $10 or equivalent)

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5. Set the leverage and specify the assets to borrow(One-click farming templates can also be selected)

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6. View the breakdown of the farming strategy and the simulation of the estimated PnL
7. Click on "**Confirm**" and confirm the transaction on your wallet

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8. Once the transaction is processed, you can find the info about your farming position in the "**My Positions**" section on the Farm page.

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