Lance Fowler
Lance Fowler is the Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) Program Coordinator at DeltaCollege. Lance is from the Middle of the Mitten in a small town called Saint Louis, MI. Lance grew up as a 6th-generation farmer, spending his time raising and showing sheep at his local county fair.
Lance joined Michigan State University as an AmeriCorps member serving in the 4-H STEAM Corps in 2018. He served his first year in Gratiot County and the next two years in Bay County. Lance's focus areas included short-term SPIN (specific interest) 4-H Clubs, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Education, Family Engagement programming, volunteer recruitment, and building relationships in Gratiot and Bay Counties. He has been an IAT program coordinator since 2022, when he served as the coordinator at Muskegon Community College.
Lance earned a Bachelor of Science in Education (Major - Integrated Science) from Central Michigan University (FIRE UP!). Lance is currently in the process of working towards his master’s degree at Kansas State University.
Before joining MSU and AmeriCorps, Lance was the Gratiot County Fair for Youth (GCFFY) intern/event specialist for four years and the Kids' Day Coordinator at the GCFFY for five years. Lance was an active member of the FFA chapter in Saint Louis, Michigan, is a lifetime FFA Alumni member, and currently serves on the Michigan FFA Alumni & Friends Council as the Executive Secretary. Lance is also a dedicated member of Michigan Farm Bureau.
Joined Department
January 1st, 2022
Education
General Studies – Lansing Community College
Bachelor of Science in Education - Integrated Science – Central Michigan University
Currently Pursuing – Master of Science - Agricultural Education and Communication – Kansas State University
Teaching & Advising
AT 100 – Career Development in Agricultural Technology
AT 193 – Agricultural Technology Clerkship
AT 195 – Research and Practice in Agricultural Technologies
AT 290 – Independent Study in Agricultural Technology
AT 293 – Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology
Faculty Advisor – Michigan Collegiate Farm Bureau @ Delta College (Ag Club @ Delta College)
2-year IAT Certificate Programs
Institute of Agricultural Technology