# Texas student builds landscaping business to fund college, wins national agribusiness award

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-25T18:25:00+00:00
- Category: World
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Texas student Jose Yepez started a landscaping business to pay for college, but it soon grew into a company serving more than 100 clients and employing four full-time workers. The business has also helped him support his family financially. His efforts earned him the 2026 American Star in Agribusiness award from the National FFA Organization on Friday.

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