Challenges and Opportunities
As we are just getting into spring and warm weather, the busy season for Young's is just around the corner. We are happy to see the sun shine -- ice cream sales like warm weather! I don't need to tell you that there is a more than normal amount of uncertainty with a lot of things that affect us at Young's and you, our valued Guests. The price of oil -- with gas prices so high, how is that going to affect visits to Young's this year?
On the one hand, it's more expensive to get in your car and drive 20 or 30 miles to get to our farm. On the other hand, we are a lot closer and cheaper to visit than many of the alternatives, like Kings Island or Cedar's Point, or a Reds game, for example. Only time will tell.
Our Guests can be assured we are focused on making your trip to Young's a worthwhile experience. We hire, train and coach the ways to make each Guest visit a good experience. I know we are not perfect and we don't always deliver, but we always strive to make your visit fun and enjoyable -- worth your money, time and gas! The price of oil has affected so many things. Last year our packaging (paper, plastic, or other) went up 12-20%). I don't need to tell many of you how the cost of dairy, eggs, sugar and flour have increased.
Most of this can be attributed to the use of so much corn to make ethanol. I don't know what the long term solutions are to the energy crisis, but I don't think the idea of using corn is a sustainable idea. It may be a short term fix, but the worldwide disruption in food prices caused by this just isn't going to work in the future. We are at work inventing new things to do at Young's this year (more on that in another posting). We are also replacing some old floors and wallpaper at the Dairy Store, getting some new furniture in and repairing a major part of our parking lot. Kinda boring stuff, but it's a part of everyday business and taking care of our Guests. Take care -- I hope to see you soon at Young's. Thanks for your business. Dan
On the one hand, it's more expensive to get in your car and drive 20 or 30 miles to get to our farm. On the other hand, we are a lot closer and cheaper to visit than many of the alternatives, like Kings Island or Cedar's Point, or a Reds game, for example. Only time will tell.
Our Guests can be assured we are focused on making your trip to Young's a worthwhile experience. We hire, train and coach the ways to make each Guest visit a good experience. I know we are not perfect and we don't always deliver, but we always strive to make your visit fun and enjoyable -- worth your money, time and gas! The price of oil has affected so many things. Last year our packaging (paper, plastic, or other) went up 12-20%). I don't need to tell many of you how the cost of dairy, eggs, sugar and flour have increased.
Most of this can be attributed to the use of so much corn to make ethanol. I don't know what the long term solutions are to the energy crisis, but I don't think the idea of using corn is a sustainable idea. It may be a short term fix, but the worldwide disruption in food prices caused by this just isn't going to work in the future. We are at work inventing new things to do at Young's this year (more on that in another posting). We are also replacing some old floors and wallpaper at the Dairy Store, getting some new furniture in and repairing a major part of our parking lot. Kinda boring stuff, but it's a part of everyday business and taking care of our Guests. Take care -- I hope to see you soon at Young's. Thanks for your business. Dan