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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