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Event Details

Step into Barry Flinchbaugh’s classroom once again – where bold ideas live on. In the spirit of his legendary K-State teachings, the Flinchbaugh Forum brings together the industry for honest, impactful conversations about the future of ag policy.​

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On Friday, September 26, the Flinchbaugh Forum will take place from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM at the Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan, Kansas. Then after the Forum, join us for a Toast to Flinchbaugh evening reception from 4 - 6 PM as we raise a glass to the man who inspired the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Food and Ag Policy.​

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A room block is available for the Thursday evening prior to the event. Reservations instructions will be provided upon event registration.

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2025 FLINCHBAUGH FORUM

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Date

September 26, 2025​

8:30am-6:00pm

Location

Bluemont Hotel​

1212 Bluemont Ave. ​

Manhattan, Kansas 66502​

Thank you to our sponsors!

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The Flinchbaugh Forum Agenda:​

8:30 AM

WELCOME TO CLASS

Join former students and colleagues as they share personal stories, memories, and possibly a few “hard truths”, all framed by Barry’s legendary Alternatives & Consequences approach. 

SPEAKERS:

  • BRAD LUBBEN, Moderator - Extension Policy Specialist at UNL Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska

  • GREGG DOUD, General Introduction - President & CEO, National Milk Producers Federation

  • MIKE TORREY, General Introduction - President, Torrey Advisory Group

9:00 AM

THREE TOUGH TOPICS: WHAT KEEPS AG LEADERS UP AT NIGHT?

The Flinchbaugh Center was built on the belief that sound, bipartisan policy is critical to the future of American agriculture. This panel will spotlight three of the Center’s focus areas - water, labor, and biosecurity. 

SPEAKERS:

  • JACKIE MCCLASKEY, Moderator - President & CEO, American Royal Association

  • ALLIE DEVINE, Panelist-Labor - Partner, Devine & Donley, LLC

  • SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED, Panelist-Biosecurity

  • SUSAN METZGER, Panelist-Water - Director of Strategic Interdisciplinary Program Development, Kansas State University

10:30 AM

POLICY THAT FEEDS THE NATION: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP IN U.S. AGRICULTURE

A retrospective and forward-looking conversation among the leaders who authored, negotiated, and implemented the most influential food and agriculture policies of the last 50 years. 

SPEAKERS:

  • SARA WYANT, Moderator - President, Agri-Pulse

  • DAN GLICKMAN, Panelist - Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

  • MIKE JOHANNS, Panelist - Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Governor, Mayor

12:30 PM

LUNCH PROGRAMMING

Mic’d up with Flinchbaugh: Stories, Soundbites, and Straight Talk

1:45 PM

KEYNOTE:  "𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺"

What Washington Gets Wrong (and Right) Agriculture feeds the nation - but too often, it barely registers in the national political conversation. 

SPEAKER:

  • VANCE CROWE, Keynote - Communications Strategist, & Founder of Legacy Interviews

2:45 PM

HOW DO WE REMAIN COMPETITIVE?

A dynamic conversation exploring the biggest risks and opportunities facing U.S. agriculture - from trade policy and workforce to innovation, sustainability, and foreign investment. What levers can we realistically pull? And who must lead the change?

SPEAKERS:

  • DR. JENNIFER IFFT, Moderator - Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair, Kansas State University

  • JAYSON LUSK, Panelist - Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University

  • ARLAN SUDERMAN, Panelist - Chief Commodities Economist, SoneX Group, Inc.

  • MIKE SEYFERT, Panelist - President and CEO, National Grain and Feed Association

4 - 6 PM

A TOAST TO FLINCHBAUGH

Close out the day just as Barry would’ve wanted - good company, spirited conversation, and a drink in hand. As we raise our glasses, we also raise the vision of the Flinchbaugh Center - elevating its role as a driving force for bold ag policy leadership. 

Agenda & sessions subject to change

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