Flinchbaugh, B. L.

• Barry Flinchbaugh
• Dr. Flinchbaugh
• Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh

Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh was a professor at Kansas State University (KSU) for over 40 years. As a Professor Emeritus, Dr. Flinchbaugh taught undergraduates and educated KSU third generation families. Originally from York, Pennsylvania, Flinchbaugh earned a bachelor's degree in animal science in 1964 and a master's degree in agricultural economics in 1967, both from Penn State. He went on to earn a doctoral degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University. Dr. Flinchbaugh joined KSU in 1971, and conducted statewide public affairs educational programs in such areas as financing state and local government, food and agricultural policy, use value appraisal of Kansas farmland, and water policy. He served for four years as special Assistant to the President of KSU. Dr. Flinchbaugh served for five years as Chairman of the Alfred M. Landon lecture series on public issues. Dr. Flinchbaugh has been Director of Board of Trade of Kansas City (KCBT), Missouri, Inc. since January 2007. He had joined the KCBT board of directors in 1997.
Flinchbaugh is known as a leading expert on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. During his early professional years, he worked with leaders of both political parties on federal farm bills. He served on a variety of boards of directors, advisory organizations, and national task forces where he provided input on domestic food and agriculture policy and served as an advisor to industry and government leaders.
Dr. Flinchbaugh’s influence went beyond Kansas to the national and international arenas. He represented the agricultural community through active participation in the development of U.S. agricultural policy. He was a trusted adviser to industry leaders, members of Congress, presidents, cabinet secretaries, and international dignitaries. His service on numerous national task forces, boards of directors and advisory groups allowed him to provide input on domestic food and agriculture policy. He served as chairman of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture, which was authorized in the 1996 FAIR ACT, also known as the Freedom to Farm Act.
Flinchbaugh was been honored with Outstanding Teacher Awards three times by Kansas State University and has been recognized by the agricultural industry with several honors. He received a Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau and recently was selected as one of Farm Credit's 100 Fresh Perspectives, a national recognition for leaders making positive contributions to agriculture and rural communities. Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh died November 2, 2020.

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Biographical/Historical Note Author: Audrey E. Swartz