Robin Kramer is the heart and soul behind Next Step Farms, a nonprofit in Madison County that helps adults with special needs learn life skills through farming. As the founder and CEO, Robin brings her 25 years of experience as a special education teacher to create a unique, hands-on learning environment.
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A BIG Next Step Farms “Thank You!” to everyone who participated in this year’s hot dog eating contest sponsored by Tastee’s!
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If you want to eat unlimited hot dogs this weekend, we’ve found the perfect place for you! On Saturday, the 2nd annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, presented by Tastee’s and Next Step Farms, will return to Huntsville. This year’s event will be held at the Monrovia Community Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Things are growing on the farm! Our 30 raised beds are flourishing with vegetables! We are excited about harvesting our crops within the next few weeks and months! In the orchard area, we added fig trees, peach trees, and raspberries! We do not expect fruit from these beauties this year, but we have beat the
It is hard to believe that yet another month has come to a close! We have raised a part of our barn, built a garden shed, planted 30 raised beds, added goats and a dog to our flock, and made new friends (both two legged and four legged)! Special thanks to Wilson Lumber Caring Team,
March has blown right by!! We have had an amazing month!! See Page 4 for highlights from our successful 4th Annual Golf Tournament. We are also now full LAH/ID waiver providers, and we have added two part-time staff members. Please meet Beth Keys and Amanda DiMuzio: Beth Keys is a long-time Madison County resident, mother
Happy Anniversary To Us! On March 2nd, Next Step Farms will celebrate its second anniversary! Just look how far we’ve come. The outpouring of support from family, friends, and the community has been overwhelming. Your support in so many areas has made a difference in the lives of our clients and we are very grateful.
When the land for Next Step Farms was purchased, there was an old, ugly crow cedar tree in the middle of the front south pasture. It was straight out of a spooky movie, but I loved that tree. To me it resembled an ugly past longing for a new purpose and hope. I knew Next
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Happy New Year!! The year 2023 was an amazing year for Next Step Farms. It was a year of firsts, new beginnings, and learning. The local community is hearing the story of the need and you are answering! We can only imagine what 2024 will hold!! We have some goals for 2024 that we hope
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Thank you guests and volunteers for making Christmas on the Farm 2023 a fantastic experience! Special shout out to Beth Keys and her magical elves! Also to our partners WLRH, Vaughn Farms, Tyree Delane & Purewhite Media for your support!
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