Kentucky Bill Proposes Task Force to Connect Agriculture and Aviation for Sustainable Fuel Production
A new bipartisan bill in Kentucky, House Bill 563, aims to bridge the gap between the state's farmers and the aviation industry. The legislation proposes the creation of a task force to study the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) locally. This initiative seeks to leverage Kentucky's agricultural output, including crops like corn and soybeans, to support its major logistics hubs operated by UPS, DHL, and Amazon. By developing a local SAF supply chain, the state hopes to boost its economy, provide new markets for farmers, and help the aviation sector reduce its carbon footprint.
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