Ted Buis

Ted Buis, along with Jennifer Neujahr, is the founder of Next Step Solutions (www.nxtstps.com), a growth accelerator focused on horticulture and AgTech. Their work centers on helping companies move technologies and materials from concept to commercial adoption, with a particular focus on non-peat substrates and global supply strategies.

The North American Growing Media Market Is About to Double. The Supply Base Is Not.

By Jennifer Neujahr | Ted Buis|May 18, 2026

Growing media can no longer be treated as a simple input decision. It must be approached as a supply strategy, with success dependent on understanding and managing the full crop production system.

The North American Growing Media Market Is About to Double. The Supply Base Is Not.

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