SAN ANTONIO, T.X.  —  Representatives from Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF) and founding member Delta Air Lines attended the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 2025 Convention in Texas this month. The convention brought together over 5,000 farmers and ranchers to discuss issues they face in the industry. As the only airline in attendance, members from Delta Air Lines’ government affairs and sustainability teams, including Joanna Chavez, Delta’s SAF program manager, and ACAF’s states team, spoke with attendees during the three-day event to build on the partnerships between the agriculture and aviation industries to scale the domestic clean aviation fuels (CAF) industry.

Also in attendance was House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), who applauded efforts to grow the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market. Working alongside policymakers to institute policy that supports the infrastructure necessary to reinforce the growing SAF market is vital to reaching the heights that a fully scaled SAF market promises.

Partnerships across the value chain, and beyond it, are crucial to the success and growth of CAFs. From farmers to airlines, each link must work in tandem to realize the better economy promised by CAFs and reap their countless benefits, like the predicted creation of 14 million jobs.

ACAF is committed to forging and growing relationships between America’s largest industries, including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing and energy, to reach that fully realized CAF market. To attain this goal, the industry needs the support of policies and regulations that foster growth for the entire system, stimulating the nation’s economy, creating jobs and making America more energy-independent.

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About Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF)

ACAF is a dynamic coalition of industry leaders from the aviation, manufacturers, energy, and agriculture sectors, united in their mission to advance the production and adoption of clean aviation fuels. Committed to driving economic growth, reducing emissions, and bolstering national security, ACAF represents a pivotal force in propelling sustainable aviation practices in the U.S. while creating good-paying jobs. For more information about ACAF and to see a list of founding members, please visit www.americansforcleanaviationfuels.com