Washington, D.C. — Today, on National Agriculture Day, the SAF Coalition recognizes and celebrates the farmers, ranchers, and producers who are not only feeding the nation, but also producing its energy.

“Agriculture has always been the backbone of our economy, but today it’s also at the forefront of America’s energy future,” said Alison Graab, Executive Director of the SAF Coalition. “From growing crops that feed our communities to producing the feedstocks that make sustainable aviation fuel possible, our agricultural producers are strengthening both our food system and America’s energy independence. SAF represents a powerful opportunity to create new revenue streams for farmers while advancing innovation across the energy and transportation sectors. It is an investment in rural communities, American jobs, and a more resilient, diversified energy future.”

As demand for SAF continues to grow, America’s farmers are uniquely positioned to help meet that need by providing essential resources like corn, soybeans, and other biomass that can be converted into aviation fuel. This emerging market presents new economic opportunities for rural communities while supporting U.S. energy dominance and energy independence. National Agriculture Day serves as a reminder of the critical role agriculture plays in ensuring food security, driving economic growth, and sustaining rural communities across the country.

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About the SAF Coalition

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition represents the entirety of the SAF value chain. Through the coalition, our members are working together to rapidly invest in the SAF sector and advocate for the incentives and policies necessary to promote U.S. economic competitiveness in the emerging SAF marketplace.

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