Corner Booth Podcast

E125 - Episode 118: John Young with Young's Jersey Dairy

Published: August 26, 2025

Duration: 52:24

John Young is CEO of Young's Jersey Dairy, a 120-acre family-owned and operated Yellow Springs, Ohio, hospitality destination established 156 years ago. As its name suggests, the business began as a dairy in 1869. It added a bakery later. In the 1990s, it expanded to an event destination, with a restaurant, mini golf course, train, batting cage, and carousel. Today, Young's Jersey Dairy hosts events for as many as 5,000 guests.

"We are still best known for our ice cream,” says Young, explaining, “our 35-flavor offerings include seasonal favorites created by family members, including lemon blueberry cheesecake and peppermint chocolate marsh...