u/Confident-Shame-3618

I am new to both Sims Freeplay and posting to Reddit. I'm a low level 16...with no neighbors to speak of. I really am just messing around, but would like to build my city, homes, etc. I've read that farms are the way to go, but I have no idea how to use them, where to find them, or how to add friends! Any advice? Be gentle.