Center for Rural Livelihoods
Regenerating Landscapes & Remaking Society
Join us for Future Fundamentals 2026 Agroforestry Series!
May 3: Hedgerows with Jude Hobbs
May 17: Forest Farming with Dr. Eric Jones
May 31: Silvopasture with Drew Thomas & Abel Kloster
June 7: Ecoforestry with Matthew Hall & Abel Kloster
September 13: Agroforestry Farm Tour
Check out our events page for more information & please register in advance.
Welcome to CRL!
Featured Projects
Mushroom Cultivation
Rotational Silvopasture
Biochar
Remaking Society
Center for Rural Livelihoods (CRL) works to remake society in collaboration with a broad base of friends, neighbors, and community members – collectively building a fair economy based on ecological regeneration.
Regenerating Landscapes
Center for Rural Livelihoods’ (CRL) work teaches, demonstrates, and advocates for the regeneration of our common resources through collaboration and creativity.
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events, including Open House Tours, Workshops and Trainings, and more! We also offer event rentals and invite you to make the best use of our forty-acre Cottage Grove campus - contact us for details.
Our Mission
Creating and strengthening pathways to rural livelihoods