Stokes Seeds has hired James Young as product development and territory manager for the Midwest U.S. region. He will supply commercial vegetable seed recommendations to select producers in Michigan and Ohio, working with growers to match seed options with their crop and profit goals. Additionally, he will collaborate with Stokes Seeds Midwest territory managers and vendors to trial and select new products best suited for the region. Young has more than 20 years of greenhouse, crop input and commercial vegetable seed sales experience.