Rotarians are currently welcoming Leah Flinchbaugh of Hellam, PA, a recent graduate of Eastern York High School in York County, who is serving as the 2025–2026 Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America State Secretary.
As a state officer, Leah is taking a gap year to travel across Pennsylvania and throughout the country representing more than 16,000 Pennsylvania FFA members. Alongside her six fellow state officers, she advocates on behalf of Pennsylvania agriculture, agricultural education, and the National FFA Organization, sharing the message that FFA is more than farming and focused on leadership, education, and service.
Leah’s presentation highlights FFA’s emphasis on developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through its three-circle model of agricultural education: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience (SAE), and FFA involvement. The theme “Living to Serve” strongly aligns with Rotary values, underscoring the shared commitment to community service and youth development.
Upon completing her term as a state officer in June, Leah plans to attend Penn State University to study Agricultural & Extension Education with a minor in Animal Science. She aspires to become a high school agriculture teacher and livestock breeder, with a goal of creating a positive learning environment where students can develop a passion for agriculture and become informed, knowledgeable consumers.