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Chris Pawelski

4th Generation Farmer, Grassroots Public Policy Advocate & Media Spokesperson for Agriculture; Subject of "Muckville" Documentary on Farmer Depression & Suicide

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Agriculture, Conservation, Food & Beverage, Government, Human Resources, Mental Health, Social Activism, Sustainability, Television & Film
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Chris Pawelski Biography

Chris Pawelski has been farming since he was old enough to run behind a harvester picking up stray onions. For nearly 25 years, he’s been a staunch advocate for farmers in the Hudson Valley, helping to shape and direct agricultural policy and legislation in the areas of trade, labor, food waste/recovery, conservation programs, flood control, pesticide usage & application, crop insurance, and disaster aid.

Pawelski’s advocacy efforts on the federal level have benefited numerous farmers. He successfully lobbied for a $10 million earmark to aid Orange County onion farmers that was part of the 2002 Farm Bill. He worked with legislators and the USDA to develop a crop insurance pilot program that was implemented within one year of its approval (almost unheard of in the industry). He has presented testimony on Capitol Hill before the United States Senate Agriculture Committee. He was interviewed by the Senate Democrat Policy Committee concerning the potential effects of the 2002 Farm Bill.

Working with then-Rep. John Hall, Pawelski developed legislation for a new soil conservation program for muck farms called the Conservation on Muck Soils (COMS) program. It was a $50 million a year or $250 million over five years program that passed in the House version of the 2008 Farm Bill. Though it did not survive the final conference committee negotiations, it continues to be considered for subsequent Farm Bills. Most recently, Pawelski was interviewed by the United States Department of Justice on the recent Bayer-Monsanto merger.

At the New York State level, he has assisted in securing funding for the benefit of farmers and farm workers. He successfully lobbied for the return of $50,000 in onion research funding in the New York State FY19 budget, increased to $70,000 in the FY20 budget, and successfully lobbied for an FY19 grant to help fund the Warwick Area Migrant Committee summer program for migrant farmworker children. Pawelski and his wife were the subjects of the acclaimed documentary short called "Muckville," which talked about farmer depression and suicide and premiered in October of 2023 at the 24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival.

Pawelski regularly appears in and/or serves as a background source on agricultural policy and legislation in numerous media outlets.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/10/2024.

Chris Pawelski Speaking Topics

  • Farmer Health & Depression

  • How to Develop & Implement Public Policy on the Grassroots Level

  • How to Deal With & Work With the Media to Influence Policy

  • How to Get a Special Earmark Without Spending a Dime on Campaign Financing

Chris Pawelski Videos

  • Tip of the Iceberg: Chris Pawelski & The Importance of Advocacy
    Tip of the Iceberg: Chris Pawelski & The Importance of Advocacy
    Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more.
  • A Story of Crisis & Advocacy from the Makers of “Muckville”
    A Story of Crisis & Advocacy from the Makers of “Muckville”
    Join us for a powerful conversation and live Q&A featuring the creators of the documentary “Muckville.” “Muckville” examines the ongoing...
  • Sen. Gillibrand Press Event at Pawelski Farms Re Farm Debt Forgiveness
    Sen. Gillibrand Press Event at Pawelski Farms Re Farm Debt Forgiveness
    Incredible press event at our farm today celebrating passage of the small farm debt forgiveness measures in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Chris Pawelski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Farmer Health & Depression, How to Develop & Implement Public Policy on the Grassroots Level, How to Deal With & Work With the Media to Influence Policy and How to Get a Special Earmark Without Spending a Dime on Campaign Financing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Pawelski for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Chris Pawelski generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hansel New, Jeff Corle, Vanessa Garcia Polanco, Patricia R. Sheikh and Sarah Frey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Pawelski for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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