Our Mission

To reconnect people with the land—by teaching the skills to grow food, steward soil, revive rural culture, and build resilient communities.

Our Vision

We envision a world where rural life is vibrant, hands-on skills are valued, and communities are sustained by land-based living, shared knowledge, and regenerative agriculture.

Workshops

We host hands-on, skill-building classes that bring people closer to their food, their soil, and their sense of purpose.
Current offerings include:

• Ecological Gardening – Build soil, grow real food, and work with nature

• Farmstead Cheesemaking – Learn to make cheese from scratch using raw milk

• Preserving the Harvest – Canning, fermenting, and storing food for seasonal self-reliance

These workshops are for anyone ready to live more connected to the landscape they live in, whether you're growing a backyard garden or managing a working ranch.

Big Timber Growers Co-op

We're proud to host a collaboration of local producers offering seasonal food from Sweet Grass County.
Each week, customers can place one simple order to access:

• Local vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy, and handmade goods

• Pickup or delivery in the Big Timber area

• Transparent sourcing from farmers you know

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1:1 Consulting & Coaching

For small-scale farmers, gardeners, land stewards, and horse owners looking to work with the land—not against it—I offer one-on-one consulting to help you create regenerative, practical systems that fit your place and pace.

Whether you’re improving soil, planning grazing, or building more resilience into your operation, I’ll walk alongside you with grounded support and ecological insight.

Consults are available locally or online, rooted in real experience and a deep respect for land, animals, and people.

Hi, I’m Allison Cooley—agroecologist, cheesemaker, and soil health specialist.

I grew up ranching in Eastern Montana, studied Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems at MSU, and have spent the past decade raising animals, growing vegetables, milking goats and cows, and helping landowners restore soil. I’ve worked on carbon-smart ranching initiatives, run a raw milk dairy, and trained in regenerative agriculture, coaching, and holistic management.

Hoof and Leaf Co. is my way of sharing what I’ve learned—and creating space for others to reconnect with the land, reclaim traditional skills, and build a grounded, healthy life.

📍 Based in Big Timber, Montana
📧 Questions? Reach out anytime: info@hoofandleafco.com
📱 Follow along: @cooleyrose