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

Yepez's company has received more than 160 five-star reviews (Photo: Instagram) Texas student Jose Yepez won the 2026 American Star in Agribusiness award from the National FFA Organization on Friday. Yepez has been recognised for his landscaping work, which he took on to cover his tuition fees, but his company has since grown to serve more than 100 clients and employ four full-time workers.According to the official release by National FFA Organization, the business has also changed things for his family. Yepez says the money he has earned has helped his mother renovate her home, and his sister attend college. His father has also secured a fulfilling job, while Yepez has managed to pay for his own education. These are the achievements he values most about running his company, Yepez Signature Landscape.Yepez, a member of Greenville FFA in Texas, received the award at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. He was among four students honoured for their work in agriculture-related fields. The winners were announced at Lucas Oil Stadium after a panel of judges interviewed finalists in each category.According to the National FFA Organization, Yepez's company has rece...