John Young (September 1, 1773 – October 6, 1837) was a Scottish-born merchant, author, agronomist, and agricultural reformer in Nova Scotia.

He was born in Falkirk, the son of William Young, and studied theology at University of Glasgow but did not graduate.

Believing that there was room for improvement in the state of agriculture in the province, Young wrote a number of letters to the Acadian Recorder under the name Agricola.

From this society a Central Board of Agriculture was formed in 1819, Young became secretary and treasurer.

Young ran unsuccessfully for the Halifax Township seat in the provincial assembly in 1823 before being elected for Sydney County in an 1824 by-election.