Instructors

Meet Your Professor(s)

Dwayne Faidley

Dwayne Faidley

Program Co-Chair
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6273
ddfaidley1@dmacc.edu

​Education

  • Masters of Science, Animal Breeding & Genetics, Michigan State University
  • Bachelors of Science, Animal Science, Iowa State University

Work Experience

  • Faidley Farms: Diversified Crop & Livestock Farm
  • Colorado State University Animal Science Department: Graduate Assistant, Meat Animal Evaluation Instructor, Livestock Judging Team Coach
  • Michigan State University Animal Science Department: Graduate Teaching Assistant with Extension Responsibilities.
  • Agricultural Organizations: President, Iowa FFA Association, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Eta Chapter, North American Limousin Junior Association

Courses Typically Taught/Activities

  • AGS 101 - Working with Animals
  • AGS 114 - Survey of the Animal Industry
  • AGS 225 - Swine Science
  • AGS 226 - Beef Cattle Science
  • AGS 242 - Animal Health
  • AGS 319 - Animal Nutrition I
  • AGS 323 - Animal Nutrition II
  • AGV 164 - Clinical Management of Domestic Species
  • DMACC Agribusiness Club Advisor
  • Iowa PAS Treasurer & Livestock Specialist CPA Coordinator
  • National PAS Employment Interview CPA Coordinator
  • Iowa FFA Foundation Board Member
  • IAAE Conference Planning Committee Member
  • Beardown Coordinator
Tim Doud

Tim Doud

Program Co-Chair
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6318
tjdoud@dmacc.edu

​Education

  • Master of Arts in Education, Viterbo University
  • Bachelors of Science in Agriculture, Iowa State University

Work Experience

  • Pioneer Hybrid: Plant Pathology Research Assistant
  • Stuart-Menlo High School: Agricultural Instructor
  • Farmers Cooperative: Agronomy Technician
  • Doud Crop & Livestock: Family Farm

Courses Typically Taught

  • AGA 154 - Fundamentals of Soil Science
  • AGA 284 - Pesticide Application Certificate
  • AGA 314 - Leadership in Agriculture
  • AGP 333 - Precision Agriculture Application
  • AGB 802-812 - Agribusiness Internship I & II
  • AGA 211 - Grain and Forage Crops
  • NACEP Lead Contact for Concurrent Enrollment
Michael King

Michael King

DMACC Farm Manager
DMACC Farm in Adel
515-508-1612
mpking@dmacc.edu

Education:

Bachelor of technology Ag Studies and Animal Studies, Northwest Missouri State University

Work experience:

Sow farm manager, Iowa Select Farms, King Family Farms, Cumming Iowa working with cattle, hogs and row crop

Activities/responsibilities:

Farm lab coordinator, member St Patrick’s Church, avid Iowa State fan

Travis Lautner

Travis Lautner

Professor
Ankeny Campus
515-965-7325
twlautner@dmacc.edu

​Education  

Bachelors of Science - Iowa State University

  • Major: Ag Studies
  • Minor: Animal Science

Work Experience

  • Currently involved with family-owned cow/calf operation
  • Customer Service, Agronomy Sales, and Feed Sales in a Co-op setting
  • Livestock Equipment Sales Representative and Agricultural Jobsite Construction Supervisor
  • John Deere Equipment Sales Representative
  • DMACC Farm Coordinator
  • 4-H Beef Show Judge 

Courses Typically Taught

  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
Andrea Rouse

Andrea Rouse

Professor
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6866
adrouse@dmacc.edu

​Education

  • M.S., Plant Physiology, Iowa State University
  • B.A., Biology Major, Chemistry minor, Grand View University

Work Experience

  • Currently involved in family owned cow/calf operation
  • Iowa State University: Research Assistant
  • BASF Plant Science: Research Associate
  • Pioneer Hybrid: Research Assistant

Courses Typically taught- Andrea Rouse

  • AGT 120 - Agricultural Applications in Biotechnology
  • AGC 314 - Leadership in Agriculture
  • AGB 330 - Farm Business Management
  • AGC 420 - Agricultural Issues
  • AGP 333 - Precision Agriculture Applications
  • AGB 802 812 - Agribusiness Internships I & II

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​For Questions, Contact:

Megan Snook-Lautner
Pathway Navigator
515-965-7351
mesnooklautner@dmacc.edu

Christa Grove
Academic Advisor
515-964-6243
clgrove@dmacc.edu