2011-2012 Nebraska Corn Board Fellowship Recipient
CODY NICHOLS
Cody Nichols is a graduate student in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in the Animal Science Ruminant Nutrition Doctoral Program. Cody graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Industry from Kansas State University in 2007 and a Master of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2009. Cody has done considerable research on byproducts and is continuing that work with Dr. Galen Erickson and Dr. Terry Klopfenstein at UNL. . Cody has written several beef reports and has presented his research at both the Midwest and National meetings of American Society of Animal Science (ASAS).
2011-2012 Nebraska Corn Board Scholarship Recipients
DYLAN KENT
Dylan Kent is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Agricultural Education. She is the daughter of Brian and Michele Kent and is a graduate of Pender High School. Dylan was a 2011 Believers and Achievers Award Recipient and Cornhusker Girls State participant, and has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and FFA State Degree. Dylan was very active in her high school FFA Chapter, an officer her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Through FFA, she has acquired leadership skills and has given her time as a volunteer in her school community. Dylan plans to become an Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor in Nebraska.
TYLER LAUENSTEIN
Tyler Lauenstein is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Agribusiness. He is the son of Tony and Karen Lauenstein and is a graduate of Shickley High School. Tyler is also a James Canfield Scholar. He intends to pursue a degree in Agriculture that will allow him to acquire a job in an agricultural business and improve his family farming operation.
HALEY HARTHOORN
Haley Harthoorn is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Agribusiness. She is a graduate of Ainsworth High School. She is also a James Canfield Scholar and graduated in the top ten percent of her class. Haley grew up on a farm and ranching operation outside Ainsworth, Nebraska and has always been passionate about agriculture, acquiring ample knowledge from her father. She hopes to establish her own vineyard and expand to eventually own her own winery.
THOMAS VOLKMER
Thomas Volkmer is a junior in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Agronomy. He is the son of William Volkmer and is a graduate of Syracuse High School. Thomas is a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity, UNL Agronomy Club, and serves as the Treasurer for the UNL Range Club. Thomas grew up on his family’s farm outside of Syracuse, Nebraska and has career interests in soil conservation and the seed production industry.
VANCE CHRISTENSEN
Vance Christensen is a senior in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources double majoring in Agronomy and Finance. He is the son of Christina Lorenz and is a graduate of Shelby High School. Vance is also a Susan Thompson Buffett Scholar. Vance has studied abroad twice in his time at UNL, once in Queretaro, Mexico and most recently in Hangzhou, China. He interned with China Minsheng Banking Corporation while in Beijing to learn about the Chinese banking system. Vance currently works as a grain merchandiser for ADM in Lincoln, Nebraska, and feels he will have many opportunities in the field of agriculture ahead.
HAL THOENE
Hal Thoene is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Agronomy. He hopes to become a crop consultant for a seed company and help out on the family farm.
GRANT POTADLE
Grant Potadle is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Animal Science. He is the son of Kurt and Marti Potadle and is a graduate of Tekamah-Herman High School. Grant is also a Beef Industry Scholar and James Canfield Scholar and is an incoming member of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity. He grew up on a farm in the Herman, Nebraska area where his family has been farming for four generations. He enjoys sports, agriculture, singing, fishing, and hunting. Grant has also started his own business, York Creek Red Angus, where he sells purebred cattle. He plans to return to the family farm and expand his business there.
TAYLER GOERTZ
Tayler Goertz is a freshman in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majoring in Animal Science. Tayler considers herself the perfect definition of an animal lover. She has grown up with dogs and has shown them in 4-H for five years. Tayler plans to pursue career in Animal-Assisted Therapy, working with people through the love of animals.
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