Agricultural Leadership Program Recruitment for Class XIV 2013-2014
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.
Organizational History
2010-2012 -Donna Ching prepares for retirement as Program Director after 25 years and trains Pauline Sato. -Curriculum for ALP updated. -Peter Adler brought on to provide leadership training seminars for ALP.
2006 -Kim Coffee-Isaak hired as ALFH Executive Director
ALFH Programs
ALFH has two core programs: Agricultural Leadership
Program 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 ecosystems?
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,
bring us together to address key issues that affect all of our communities.
Need for Leadership
Department Administrators and other Policy Advocates
Management Groups and Projects (Invasive species, forestry, preservation of land, freshwater systems, ocean)
Need for cross-sector collaboration with:
Need for Leadership
Rural and Community Development Projects (interface with rural and urban, need for
growth and transportation projects) Food Security Initiatives
(school lunch programs, community gardens, backyard farms)
Economic Development arenas
Who Participates
agricultural, natural resources management and rural communities
Program Purpose
ALP develops knowledgeable, multi-cultural
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 -
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
Graduates are recognized as industry and community leaders.
Core Curriculum
Training in leading groups and systems thinking Focus on leadership,
collaboration, conflict management, negotiation, communication, and strategic planning 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
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
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 3 recommendation forms Scholarship application (if applicable) DUE November 16, 2012
Program Schedule
Participant Selection : Nov-Dec 2012 Seminar One: January 31 February 3, 2013 Seminar Two: April 11-14 Seminar Three: May 31 June 2 Seminar Four: August 8 - 11 Seminar Five: October 24-27 Seminar Six: January 17-19, 2014 National Trip: March 29-April 12 Seminar Seven: Graduation: May 15 18
Alumni
Kylie Matsuda, Class XII Managing Director, Kahuku Farms, O`ahu, a 4th generation farmer
agricultural issues across the state. You will make life long friends
Alumni
Jim Reddekopp, Class VIII Owner, Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Hamakua, Hawai`i Island agriculture. It was the ultimate learning experience at the perfect time as I was
Alumni
Lani Weigert, Class XI Co-owner, Ali`i Kula Lavender Farm
defined my vision of what can be with regards to initiating collaboration on many different levels to help Hawai`i
Alumni
Clyde Tamaru, Class IX Aquaculture Specialist, UH Manoa, Sea Grant College Program
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
Statewide Plant Extinction Prevention Coordinator
Alumni Diane Ley, Class VII Hawai`i State Executive Director for the U.S. Dept. of
Agency serving Hawai`i and the Pacific Basin.
class as they put into it...ALP, a super, profound and incredible life
Benefits
Improve your leadership and communication skills
resources sector first-hand
Help lead Hawai`i to sustainability Build a wide network to help you professionally
Improve your business Develop long-lasting friendships
Have Fun!
Join the Agricultural Leadership Program if you want to:
Mahalo!
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