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"Success in Hawaii hinges precariously on positive relationships. Everything from the design of the building to the openness of the staff and law makers made this abundantly clear.

"Investing in relationships, becoming known by face and name, being liked and respected appear to be the mandatory first step in being an effective change agent. It is a case where form is as important as content. "
Tova Callender, Class XI

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Alumni Success Stories

ALFH’s purpose is to recruit, select, and train members of the agricultural and natural resource industry in the state of Hawaii who have made a commitment to leadership in their organizations or communities. We are particularly interested in those who can "Share Hawaii’s Agricultural Vision" with us.

ALFH’s alumni hale from diverse sectors including innovative entrepreneurship, corporate agribusiness, association executives, university extension, and government from throughout the Islands. More. . . .

Many of ALFH’s alumni have advanced their vital contributions to Hawaii’s agricultural and rural sectors with the skills acquired in their ALFH training. We feature here some of the many and their stories as ALFH Success Stories.

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Diane Ley

Joanna Ventura

Alan Gottlieb

Clyde S. Tamaru

Eric Tanouye

Jim Reddekopp

"The program curriculum enlightens the participant on Marketing, Transportation, Research, Production, and Political issues that affect agriculture's growth and vitality. In addition, the program trains students to actively participate in meetings by becoming facilitators at strategic planning sessions and think tanks."

Mike Austin, Class VII

"The critical skills of strategic thinking, planning and facilitation provide invaluable tools for increased productivity, creative solutions and new opportunities. A person gets as much out of the class as they put into it...ALF, a super, profound and incredible life experience."

Diane Ley, Class VII

"This program will help you grow as a leader and develop life-long relationships with other key leaders in the agricultural sector in Hawaii. By program completion, you will be a more vocal, confident spokesperson for your commodity and agriculture as a whole."

Laurie Goodwin, Class XII