YOUNG'S PLANT FARM, INC.
AUBURN, AL

When Gene Young opened Young’s Plant Farm in 1961, family values and a strong work ethic were at the heart of the business. It was in that year that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as our 35th president, Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space and the price of a gallon of gas was approximately 27 cents. Today, 50 years later, many things have changed, but one has remained the same – family values and a strong work ethic are still at the heart of Young’s Plant Farm. The third generation of the Young family is now involved with the business, and focuses on sustainability, reducing the company’s carbon footprint and growing plants of the highest quality. Our company motto stems from our belief that we grow the best plants for our customers, always. Young’s Plant Farm works tirelessly, day after day, year after year, to provide healthy, beautiful annual plants for our customers. Greg Young, President/CEO, is passionate about the industry and committed to the further success of Young’s Plant Farm. He is dedicated to evolving the company for the betterment of the industry. He appreciates the determination from the Young’s team, which is the driving force of their success. Cale Young, Vice President/General Manager Farm 2, manages daily operations. He strives continuously for efficiency. As the company continues to grow, he is the leader in overseeing all growth and expansion and completing all jobs with precision. Bryan Young, Chief Administrative Officer, directs the following departments: administration/accounting, plant production, transportation logistics, IT and R&D. He leads the company in implementing technology and reinventing processes to stay in front of the curve. Drew Young, Chief Safety Officer/Head Grower Farm 2, is leading the charge to cultivate sustainable growing practices and to standardize the growing process. He also keeps a constant eye on making certain all safety standards are maintained. Family values and a strong work ethic remain at the heart of this family business. “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs Over 1.5 million square feet (36 acres) of greenhouse production and 40 acres of outside growing area. At Young’s Plant Farm, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to the environment – it’s a proud tradition that we’re passing down to the next generation. “One of our primary focuses is to grow outstanding crops year after year while having as little impact on the environment as possible. Through technology and innovation, we are working to find ways to reduce our environmental footprint. We feel this is an obligation that we have to our customers, our families and the land.” Collection and filtration of water run off, as well as water recycling for reuse in production Research dedicated to selection of production varieties that require the least amount of chemical applications throughout the production process Increased usage of biological (rather than chemical) disease and insect barriers during production In an effort to eliminate horticultural landfill waste generated by our product containers, Young’s Plant Farm is facilitating recycling efforts between our consumers and recyclers. Customers can return nursery trays and pots to their local garden center for recycling. If the container is not reusable, then it is returned to the manufacturer, where it is re-ground and made into new containers. At Young’s Plant Farm, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to the environment – it’s a proud tradition that we’re passing down to the next generation.