1.
ALP Class XIV Pre-Post
Survey Results
Abridged Version

2.
Overview
• This presentation provides evidence of aspects of growth among
ALP Class XIV participants over the course of the program, as
indicated by pre- and post-surveys completed by the participants.
• The pre-survey was taken by all participants in January 2013 and
the post-survey was taken in May 2014 via Survey Monkey online
tool.
• Questions should be directed to Program Director, Pauline Sato via
office@agleaderhi.org.

3.
ALP Class XIV Snapshot
• Total number of participants: 15
• Male/female ratio: 8 males/7 females
• Work diversity: Producers (3); Land managers (3), Educators/New
farmer trainers (3), Seed industry (2), regulatory (2), researcher
(1), industry support (1)
• Island diversity: O’ahu (7), Hawai’i Island (5), Kaua’i (2), Maui (1)
• Length of program: 17 months
• Number of speakers/sites: 150+
• National trip locations: Washington, DC and North Carolina

4.
Knowledge
Very Unfamiliar Well Versed
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post 15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Knowledge of the system and process to set or change policy,
regulations and laws affecting ag
pre post
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Knowledge of the greater agriculture and food system components
Pre Post

5.
Knowledge
Very Unfamiliar Well Versed
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Familiarity with current plans and initiatives for agriculture in Hawaii
pre post

6.
Knowledge
Very Unfamiliar Well Versed
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Knowledge of the system and process to set or change policy,
regulations and laws affecting ag
pre post

7.
Knowledge
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues that impact ag and
natural resources mgmt
pre post
Very Unfamiliar Well Versed
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)

8.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post(15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Communication skills
pre post

9.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Leading groups
pre post

10.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post 15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Creating and managing strategy
pre post

11.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post 15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Setting and achieving goals
pre post

12.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Public speaking
pre post

13.
Skills
Needs much improvement Needs no improvement
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Effectively negotiating with different individuals and groups
pre post

14.
Self-Confidence
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 2 3 4 5
I am an effective spokesperson for my community/industry/setor
pre post
strongly disagree disagree uncertain agree strongly agree
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (12)

15.
Self-Confidence
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3 4 5
I have the confidence to be a leader for my
community/industry/sector
pre post
strongly disagree disagree uncertain agree strongly agree
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)

16.
Leadership
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3 4 5
taking leadership positions in your organization, industry, or
community
pre post
not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)

17.
Leadership
not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5
working collaboratively with both agriculture and natural resources
conservation programs
pre post

18.
Leadership
not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1 2 3 4 5
working collaboratively with different sectors in agriculture
pre post

19.
Leadership
not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4 5
demonstrating leadership as a facilitator of your business, community,
or industry
pre post

20.
Advocacy
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3
Getting involved in statewide or national issues and public
affairs
pre post
not involved somewhat involved highly involved
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)

21.
Advocacy
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1 2 3 4
How many public officials have you contacted in the last year
regarding rural or civic issues?
pre post
none one two or three four or more
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (12)

22.
Community Involvement
not involved somewhat involved highly involved
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 2 3
Improving my business/industry/sector/org.
pre post

23.
Community Involvement
not involved somewhat involved highly involved
percent
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3
Getting involved in statewide or national issues and public affairs
pre post

24.
Commitment to Agriculture
No. of
respondents:
Pre (15),
Post (15)
6.7
0
93.3
After completing the ALP, how has your commitment to strengthening
agriculture in Hawai'i changed, if at all?
no change less committed more committed
6.7
0
93.3
After completing the ALP, how has your commitment to
strengthening agriculture in Hawai'i changed, if at all?
no change
less committed
more committed