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Brian Aynardi: Rooted in Turfgrass Excellence

"You don’t realize the value of a college degree until you’re in a job where that degree isn’t needed. You realize you have something that’s a lot more than a piece of paper and that can really change your life in a positive way, both economically and in personal fulfillment."

Alumnus-founded startup Phospholutions announces $5.3M investment

Hunter Swisher launched the fertilizer tech company as a student at Penn State.

Startup's recent success tied to Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem

In the past year, State College-based Phospholutions has grown from seven to 20 employees, and recently raised $10.3 million in venture capital funding to support the development and growth of its RhizoSorb soil-enhancement technology across market segments and expand to global markets.

Fruit farmers keep wary eye on weather

Penn State graduate, Sara Hricko, discusses how the weather affects their 90-acre farm that specializes in apples and peaches.

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