ATLANTA, Ga. (Farm Monitor) — A new coalition in Georgia is working to create a market for sustainable aviation fuel made from crops and timber.
Farm Monitor reports the Georgia SAF Coalition is bringing together Georgia Farm Bureau, the Georgia Forestry Association, Delta Air Lines and other partners to help establish the industry in the state.
The effort could provide new opportunities for farmers while creating demand for wood materials left without a market following recent pulp mill closures.
Georgia Forestry Association representative Tim Lowrimore says the state has the resources and partnerships needed to become a national leader in sustainable aviation fuel production within five years.
The industry is already growing nationwide. According to the EPA, U.S. renewable jet fuel production reached approximately 290 million gallons in 2025, up from 110 million in 2024.
