Olivia Prior

We are a young married couple in the Traverse City area seeking a small piece of land to steward with care and intention. Our hope is to establish a modest farm with laying hens, one to two dairy goats, and a simple roadside stand to serve our local community. We are especially interested in a long-term lease, lease-to-own, or land contract arrangement and are committed to respecting the land, the animals, and the values of those who have cared for it before us.

Preferred location: Grand Traverse

Desired Transitional Agreement: Lease to buy

Jan 20, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 1-5 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Farmer Housing

Desired Land Usage

  • Goats - Dairy

Goals, Values, Vision

Our vision is to build a small, honest farm rooted in stewardship, faith, and long-term commitment. We are not seeking rapid growth or large-scale production, but rather a place where we can settle, care for the land responsibly, and raise animals with respect and attention. We believe land is something to be tended well and passed on better than it was found.

We plan to begin simply with laying hens for egg sales and one to two dairy goats, growing slowly as experience and resources allow. A small roadside stand offering fresh eggs, milk or milk-based products (where legal), and seasonal goods is an important part of our vision, as it allows us to serve our neighbors directly and build genuine community connections.

Our values are shaped by faith, responsibility, and integrity. We believe in keeping our word, working hard, and honoring agreements. We are especially drawn to arrangements where trust and mutual respect matter, and where a landowner’s legacy can continue through careful stewardship and long-term care of the property.

We bring strong organization, reliability, and a willingness to learn. We are actively building our skills through education, hands-on experience, and mentorship, and we approach this opportunity with humility and gratitude. Ultimately, we are seeking more than land — we are seeking a place to put down roots, care well for what we are entrusted with, and build a simple farm life grounded in purpose and service.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices