1xbet online casino mourns loss of esteemed agricultural economics professor
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020
Sen. Jerry Moran, Kansas, speaks with Barry 1xbet online casino , professor emeritus of agricultural economics, before the senator's Sept. 11, 2018, Landon Lecture at Kansas State University.| Download 1xbet online c
MANHATTAN —Barry 1xbet online casino , whose remarkable career in agricultural policy at Kansas State University spanned nearly a half-century,died Nov. 2 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
1xbet online casino was 78 years old.
The charismatic 1xbet online casino was well known as one of the United States' leading experts on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. For more than four decades, he was a top adviser to politicians of both major political parties, including secretaries of agriculture, chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture committees, and numerous senators and state governors.
1xbet online casino was involved to some degree in every U.S. farm bill written since 1968, and served on many national boards, advisory groups and task forces, providing input on domestic food and agricultural policy.
1xbet online casino served as the chairman of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture, which was authorized in the 1996 Federal Activities Inventory Reform, or FAIR, Act, also known as the Freedom to Farm Act.
"Barry Flinchbaugh will be deeply missed by many generations of the K-State family," said K-State President Richard Myers. "1xbet online casino expertise and vast contributions to the university, the state and agricultural economics will have a lasting impact on the world for years to come through those whom he taught and counseled. 1xbet online casino experiences have touched the lives of many and 1xbet online casino wonderfully feisty, thoughtful, helpful and kind personality will be 1xbet online casino legacy forever."
"Agriculture has and always will be the backbone of Kansas’ economy," said Gov. Laura Kelly said. "Dr. Flinchbaugh helped shape agriculture policy for more than a half-century. While we will miss him and 1xbet online casino enormous contributions to our state, he leaves behind a legacy as a Kansan who improved the livelihoods of Kansas farmers, ranchers, producers — and agriculture workers across the nation."
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, Kansas, who worked closely with Flinchbaugh on farm bill legislation, wrote 1xbet online casino condolences on Twitter.
"Franki and I are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh's passing earlier today," Roberts said. "Dr. Flinchbaugh was nothing short of a legend in 1xbet online casino field. 1xbet online casino expertise made him one of the most coveted and trusted advisers for agricultural policy for decades.
"Dr. Flinchbaugh's legacy as an educator and advocate will live on through 1xbet online casino work at K-State and 1xbet online casino lifetime of dedication to agriculture. I will not only miss 1xbet online casino guidance, but I will also miss 1xbet online casino friendship, wit and humor."
1xbet online casino grew up in York, Pennsylvania, and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Penn State University. He earned a doctoral degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University before joining the K-State faculty in 1971.
At the time of 1xbet online casino death, he was professor emeritus in K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, teaching a 400-level course in agricultural policy each fall. He also served several years as chair of the Landon Lecture Patrons, who support the university's prestigious Landon Lecture Series.
A dynamic speaker, it was reported thatFlinchbaugh would receive as many as 100 speaking invitations per year. 1xbet online casino authored more than 100 publications and co-authored a textbook on agricultural policy.
Flinchbaugh's no-nonsense style was both loved and cursed; he was known to lay out the facts of an issue whether it was politically correct or not. In a biographical sketch detailing 1xbet online casino speaking qualifications, a farmer in Colby once said about Flinchbaugh: "I do not agree with a damn thing you said, but the next time you are in town making a speech, I will be here."
K-State honored Flinchbaugh with its prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award three times during 1xbet online casino career. It is estimated that he taught agricultural policy to more than 4,000 undergraduate students. He connected the university to hundreds of thousands of people by giving presentations to farmers, agricultural business groups and more through its extension mission.
"Our students, faculty and staff are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Barry 1xbet online casino , and our thoughts are with the 1xbet online casino family during this challenging time," said Ernie Minton, dean of the K-State College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. "Barry was known as the absolute authority on agricultural policy for decades. Few faculty members have had the opportunity to impact so many students and at the same time affect national agricultural policy as Dr. 1xbet online casino .
"We are going to miss 1xbet online casino presence on campus, 1xbet online casino expertise, 1xbet online casino direct talk, 1xbet online casino friendship and 1xbet online casino affable personality and wit," Minton said. "We will never forget the mischievous smile underneath 1xbet online casino white beard and the bump of 1xbet online casino walking cane on the floor following the delivery of a good one-liner."
Upon 1xbet online casino retirement in 2004 as the state leader of agricultural economics, a news release from K-State Research and Extension quotes Flinchbaugh as saying he wants college students and experienced farmers alike to have fun while they're learning.
"But I also want them to be uncomfortable… to think outside the box. Occasionally you'll make somebody mad. That's one of the risks. But they'll remember what you 1xbet online casino ."
Flinchbaugh said one of 1xbet online casino proudest professional moments came in 1971-1974 when he worked on a farm tax issue. During that time, he gave 300 presentations and visited all 105 counties in Kansas at least once.
"Barry Flinchbaugh was a manwho loved 1xbet online casino family, students, university and country," said Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland. "He cared about all people, from the president of the United States to young people trying to learn. We all were better educated after learning from Barry, yet we were better people from experiencing 1xbet online casino zest for life."
Flinchbaugh is survived in the family's Manhattan home by 1xbet online casino wife, Cathy. Flinchbaugh’s family will conduct a private family burial and plans to host a public celebration of 1xbet online casino life sometime after the pandemic. Contributions in honor of Flinchbaugh may be made to the Flinchbaugh Scholarship Fund, the Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair, or a charity of their choice in 1xbet online casino name.
In a statement, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 1xbet online casino , said the following:
"Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh was an icon of agricultural policy in Kansas and throughout the nation. Dr. Flinchbaugh was well known for 1xbet online casino involvement in helping craft farm bills for nearly five decades, and 1xbet online casino authority on agriculture issues made him a trusted advisor to me and many prominent federal officials of both parties throughout 1xbet online casino lifetime.
"More importantly, Dr. Flinchbaugh was my friend. We met when I called him more than 30 years ago to ask a question about Kansas tax policy. Ever since, I've admired and respected (loved) him. He spoke 1xbet online casino mind, told me what he thought and made me a better senator and person. 1xbet online casino death is a huge loss to me and all of 1xbet online casino many friends, and it is hard to find the words to capture a man revered by so many. There may be no Kansan whose company I enjoyed more.
“Each year I would make a surprise visit to 1xbet online casino ag policy class at K-State. 1xbet online casino trademark sarcasm, wit and quips that made him a talented professor and a sought-after speaker was always on full display at the front of the classroom. I saw he loved and cared about 1xbet online casino students and these feelings were mutual.
"There is no doubt Dr. Flinchbaugh's presence in ag policy will be felt for generations to come through the thousands of students he taught and mentored during 1xbet online casino decadeslong career as a professor at K-State. 1xbet online casino loss will be felt deeply within the ag community, and Robba and I will be praying for Dr. Flinchbaugh's family and loved ones during this time."
Amy Button Renz, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association, said, "Barry Flinchbaugh was a wonderful member of the K-State family and a friend to not only the K-State Alumni Association but to me and many of our staff. He led multiple Traveling Wildcats tours for the association and had a very loyal following. 1xbet online casino kindness, wit and infamous personality will truly be missed. My heartfelt sympathies are with Cathy and 1xbet online casino children.
"Each year, the K-State Alumni Association presents the Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award to a current or emeritus K-State faculty or staff member for 1xbet online casino or her advocacy of alumni relations, with a special emphasis on support and participation in alumni programs that engage members of the Wildcat family. An original recipient of the award in 2011,Barry and Cathy endowed the award with a gift in 2015.
"Barry's family was very important to him and he loved to share stories about 1xbet online casino children," Renz said. "We are honored to have an award named in honor of 1xbet online casino family at the Association. Barry had unbelievable pride in Kansas State University and understood the important role that faculty and staff hold in strengthening the bond between alumni and their alma mater."
