We are a family farm, quite literally – a father, mother, and daughter team.

Originating from Switzerland, farmer Heinz decided to settle here in 2000 when he named Next Step Produce.  Gabrielle, from Canada, joined him in 2001. As a long-time customer put it, “together, they make magic in Southern Maryland”.

Heinz and Gabrielle raised their three daughters here, and one of them is sticking around! Daughter Raphaelle brings a lifetime of experience and observation, along with her own passions: flour and flowers.

We love good food and want to share it with the world, but would be more than happy if we could just serve our neighbors close to home. This is where we need you!

If you are here, it is because you are looking for nourishing food. You are trying to separate yourself from the industrial food system and build connection with your farmer and your well-being.

As your farmers, we want you to know how we, too, strive for independence from big ag and other unhealthy, centralized systems in favor of connection with life forces. Visit our PRACTICES page.

As your farmers, we are reachable and want to make this work for you, so help us help you and connect if you have any questions or curiosities. Visit our CONTACT page.