FARMS Leadership Program

Evaluation

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CLBL works to improve its evaluation techniques every year. We are continually fundraising for this important need. In 2004-05, FARMS graduates used a web-based survey to report the following outstanding results.

Introductory note: the percentage of FARMS participants in 2004-05 by ethnicity: White 57.4; Hispanic/Latino 27.1; Asian 6.4; Decline to state 4.9; African American 3.0; Native American 2.1. Sum > 100 due to rounding.

Question Somewhat A Lot Total 1. How much did FARMS Leadership help you develop the following leadership skills? Public speaking 52% 15% 67% Teamwork 39% 54% 93% Problem solving 51% 29% 80% How to implement a group project 44% 39% 83% 2. How much did FARMS Leadership help you learn more about agriculture and the environment in the following areas? Sustainable agriculture practices 42% 51% 93% How farmers are working to improve the environment 38% 55% 93% Role of agriculture in our daily lives 26% 68% 94% Farmers’ role in stewardship of natural resources 44% 48% 92% 3. How much did you learn about the following types of agricultural and environmental career and educational opportunities from the FARMS Leadership Program? Different types of jobs and careers available 39% 53% 92% Variety of educational opportunities available 45% 44% 89% Variety of pathways that can be taken to various careers 47% 43% 90% Value of making goals for the future 47% 44% 91% Types of decisions that farmers have to make 50% 44% 94% 4. How did participation in FARMS Leadership Program affect your views on diversity in the following areas? Learning from others 38% 50% 88% Getting to know people from different backgrounds 50% 37% 87% Listening to others viewpoints before making decisions 42% 45% 87% Respect for other people's ideas 39% 52% 91%