The Poruban Nursery was born out of a passion for horticulture, bleak job prospects, and determination. \u201cFrustration was my motivation,\u201d said Floyd Poruban of Avon, Ohio, who established the business more than 55 years ago.
Floyd was the first person who was legally blind to be admitted to and graduate from a science program at The Ohio State University (OSU) where he earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in horticulture and a master\u2019s degree in plant pathology. He is a 2019 recipient of OSU\u2019s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award.
Listen to learn more about Floyd\u2019s story and inspiration for handling obstacles.
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