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