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Avatar for Kandy Hanthorn
Kandy Hanthorn
Assistant to Greenhouse Manager

Kandy is a Greenhouse Technician at the Beadle Center Greenhouses.  She assists with watering & maintenance of plant material, planting of daily research material as well as needed class material, and assisting researchers and students.  Kandy received her Bachelor’s degree in horticulture with an emphasis on Landscape Design from UNL. When she is not at work, she likes to spend time with family, crocheting and needlepoint, and fishing & hunting.

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Cole Weston
Ag Rsch Technician II

Cole is a Greenhouse Technician on East Campus and primarily assists with managing the Plant Pathology & Horticulture Greenhouses.  You can find him making the daily watering rounds, building greenhouse benches, or suited up for the occasional pesticide application.  Cole has a Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass and Landscape Management from UNL.  When not in the greenhouse, he enjoys going for runs, landscape work, and watching the Royals.

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David Orr
Rsch Technician I

David Orr is a Greenhouse Technician at the East Campus Greenhouses.  He assists Jeff with greenhouse pesticide applications, soil mix preparation, lighting installation, and preparing greenhouse class materials for teaching lab projects. During his free time he enjoys camping, fishing, and traveling with friends and family.

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