Agricultural Leadership ProgramRecruitment for Class XV2015-2016

Mission

The Agricultural Leadership Program is conducted

by the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of

Hawai`i, whose mission is to:

Provide Leadership Development

Opportunities For People Committed to

Strengthening Agriculture in Hawai`i

Organizational History

1982 - 1986

-ALFH founded as a tax exempt non-profit

- Goal to build cadre of leaders during transition from

plantation to diversified agriculture.

- Initial funding from County of Hawai`i, later matched by

grant from Kellogg Foundation launched the program led

by Monty Richards and Jane Yamashiro of UH-Hilo.

1987

-ALFH partnered with UH CTAHR and Donna Ching

began coordinating and delivering training activities as

Program Director.

Organizational History

2010-2013

-Donna Ching prepares for retirement after 25 years as

Program Director and trains Pauline Sato to run Class

XIII.

-Curriculum for ALP updated.

-Peter Adler joins the team to provide leadership training

seminars for ALP Class XIV.

2006

-Kim Coffee-Isaak hired as ALFH Executive Director

Organizational History

2014-present

-Kim Coffee-Isaak resigns as Executive Director and

Lisa Soong is hired as Administrative Coordinator.

-Donna Ching returns to the program to provide

facilitation training for Class XV, joining Peter Adler and

Pauline Sato.

Peter Adler, PhD Donna Ching, PhD Pauline Sato

ALFH Programs

ALFH has three core

programs:

• Agricultural Leadership

Program

•Youth Agricultural

Leadership Program (new)

• Bi-annual Statewide

Agricultural Conference

Need for Leadership

Hawai`i needs answers to hard questions:

• How can we become food and energy

secure?

• How do we balance the need for agricultural

lands to grow food and biofuels with land for

housing and tourism?

• Who gets to use water and how much?

• How do we diversify our economy AND protect

our land, water, crops and native ecosystems?

• How can different forms of agriculture (e.g.

conventional, organic, and biotech) co-exist?

Need for Leadership

Well-trained and effective leaders are essential for

solving complex problems.

For agriculture to become sustainable, it needs more

cohesion and a stronger voice. And more than ever,

Hawai‘i needs active, proactive and visionary leaders to

bring us together to address key issues that affect all of

our communities.

Need for Leadership

• Legislators, Government

Department Administrators

and other Policy Advocates

• Natural Resources

Management Groups and

Projects (Invasive species, forestry,

preservation of land, freshwater

systems, nearshore and deep

ocean)

Need for cross-sector collaboration with:

Need for Leadership

• Rural and Community Development

Projects (interface with rural and urban, need for

green space and “working” ag lands, smart

growth and transportation projects)

• Food Security Initiatives (school lunch programs, community

gardens, backyard farms)

• Energy, Health, Culture and

Economic Development arenas

Who Participates

ALP is for promising leaders from Hawaii’s agricultural, natural resources management and rural communities.

Program Purpose

ALP develops knowledgeable,

multi-cultural leaders for

Hawaii’s food, agricultural, and

natural resource industries

who have the skills necessary

for leadership at local, state

and national levels and will put

those skills into practice.

Desired Outcomes

• Graduates will develop strong leadership capacity that will

improve the health of agriculture in Hawaiʻi based on in-

depth knowledge about agriculture and natural resources

management systems, leadership skills, and broad as well

as deep relationships.

• Graduates will have a greater desire to provide

leadership for the common good that will result in an

improved quality of life for the citizens and communities of

Hawaiʻi.

• Graduates are recognized as industry and community leaders.

Core Curriculum

• Leading and facilitating

groups

• Systems thinking

• Collaboration

• Conflict management

• Negotiation

• Communication

• Capstone project

Core Curriculum

• Educational site visits to - small and large farms, ranches, nurseries

- processing plants- research facilities- community projects- conservation areas- ag-tourism venues

• Legislative site visits

Local and national trips!

Core Curriculum

• Two-week national trip to Washington, DC and state of group’s choice• Connect with Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation• Understand national issues that affect agriculture in Hawai`i• Learn new ideas

Topics

• Land, water and invasive species issues • Various methods of farming• Community empowerment• Agricultural research• Cultural heritage• Transportation• Policy-making• Food safety• Ag-tourism• Marketing• Labor

Tuition

• Value of program is $20,000/person

• $5,000 (paid in 3 installments)

• Partial scholarships available

• Tuition covers air and ground transportation, lodging (most), supplies, and instruction

Commitment

• Attendance at all seminars and 2 week national trip

• Complete journal reflections, readings, seminar preparation

• Participate in all follow-up assessments and leadership activities

• Complete capstone project

Commitment

• Continue leadership and responsibility within the industry or community

• Be actively committed to the perpetuation of ALFH, including an annual contribution

Application

• Application & short essay

• Employer’s commitment form (if applicable)

• Significant other’s support form (if applicable)

• 3 recommendation forms

• Scholarship application (if applicable)

• DUE March 2, 2015

Program Schedule

• Participant Selection : March-April 2015

• Seminar One: May 28-31, 2015• Seminar Two: August 6-9, 2015• Seminar Three: October 22-25, 2015• Seminar Four: January 21-24, 2016• National Trip: March 19-April 2, 2016• Seminar Five: May 26-29, 2016 • Seminar Six: August 4-7, 2016• Seminar Seven/Graduation: October 7-8, 2016

Alumni

Kylie Matsuda, Class XII

Managing Director,

Kahuku Farms, O`ahu,

a 4th generation farmer

“ALP will open your eyes and broaden your knowledge of

agricultural issues across the state. You will make life long friends

and gain an invaluable resource of support!”

Alumni

Jim Reddekopp, Class VIII

Owner, Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Hamakua, Hawai`i Island

“ALP changed my perspective of agriculture. It was the ultimate learning experience at the perfect time as I was starting my business.”

Alumni

Lani Weigert, Class XI

Marketing and Community Relations Consultant

“This program has clarified and defined my vision of what can be with regards to initiating collaboration on many different levels to help Hawai`i Ag grow on solid ground.”

Alumni

Mark StoutemyerClass XIII

The people I met and networks created have fostered great projects

to support agriculture. It is truly one of the most unique and

wonderful opportunities I've ever experienced.”

Site Manager,Kunia Research Center, DuPont Pioneer

“Ag leadership opened my

eyes to the incredible diversity

of agriculture in the state.

Alumni

Joan Yoshioka, Class XIII

" I believe that for a strong agriculture

to exist in Hawai`i, all sectors need to

understand its importance to the

people and economy of Hawai`i.”

Statewide Plant Extinction Prevention Coordinator

Alumni

Brandi Beaudet, Class XIV

" The program has provided me a

new network to work with and

platform to work from in motivating

real collaborative efforts toward

improving business models and

strategies as our industry continues to

diversify.”

Land Manager, Parker Ranch

Alumni

Diane Ley, Class VII

Hawai`i State Executive Director for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency serving Hawai`i and the Pacific Basin.

“A person gets as much out of the

class as they put into it...ALP, a

super, profound and incredible life

experience.”

Benefits

• Improve your leadership and communication skills

• Understand Hawaii’s agriculture and natural

resources sector first-hand

• Build a wide network to help you work better

• Improve your business

• Develop long-lasting friendships

• Grow personally and professionally

Join the Agricultural Leadership Program if you want to:

• Help agriculture succeed in Hawai`i

Mahalo!

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