Steve Ruckman’s journey in turfgrass science began on his family farm in New Albany, Indiana, where he managed the grass between rows of Christmas trees to prevent erosion and control growth. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion, which he nurtured through high school by maintaining his school’s baseball and soccer fields. Steve pursued his…Read more about Alumni Spotlight – Steve Ruckman’s Turfgrass Journey from Farm to Field[Read More]
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