Alp xiv pre-post_survey_results_abridged

ALP Class XIV Pre-Post Survey Results

Abridged Version

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 [email protected].

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

Knowledge

Very Unfamiliar Well Versed

perc

ent

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

Knowledge

Very Unfamiliar Well Versed

perc

ent

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

Knowledge

Very Unfamiliar Well Versed

perc

ent

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

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (15)

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

Skills

Needs much improvement Needs no improvement

perc

ent

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

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (12)

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (15)

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (15)

Leadership

not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable

perc

ent

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

Leadership

not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable

perc

ent

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

Leadership

not at all somewhat often all the time not applicable

perc

ent

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

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (15)

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

perc

ent

No. of

respondents:

Pre (15),

Post (12)

Community Involvement

not involved somewhat involved highly involved

perc

ent

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

Community Involvement

not involved somewhat involved highly involved

perc

ent

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

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