Recently government leaders and fuel refiners met in Ohio to explore producing fuel from several food and non-food crops. The article explains the future of air carrier fuel, which would be farm-grown. Members of the USDA’s Ohio Rural Development office, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative and Air Transport Association gathered to discuss efforts of creating reliable, clean and costly renewable jet bio-fuels to introduce petroleum based aviation fuel market.
The Executive Director of Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, Rich Altman, said, “This is a landmark opportunity for the evolution of the country’s energy policies and our success will depend on us embracing a truly cooperative effort. We have to develop a new fuel dynamic that incorporates long term economic solutions to the nation’s growing energy needs.”
Representatives from several Ohio based farm groups are exploring a future with energy crops like, algae, corn, switch grass, miscanthus (large perennial grass hybrid native to Japan) and other food crops. According to the article, “the crops will be raised as feedstock’s for bio-refined jet fuels as well as ‘drop-in’ motor fuels.”
Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Energy Services stated, “Farmers are eager to work cooperatively towards the development of alternative aviation fuel products as a way to help reduce the nation’s petroleum dependency.”
I think this is a wonderful endeavor. And the fact that people are finally starting to realize we are destroying the end zone is monumental. The fact that food crops can be used for bio-fuel shows that technology is invaluable. In the 21st century has shown that anything is possible!!! And who knows, maybe these cops can be used for motor vehicle fuel. Hopefully that will increase the cost of gas to decrease. $3.96 a gallon is too rich for my blood, especially because I drive an SUV. The other day it cost me $64 dollars to fill up…that’s a crying shame!!!
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- Stephanie L.
- I received my BS degree in Food Science and Technology with a focus in manufacturing operations from Purdue University. I was also crowned Miss Purdue University in 2006 and was a Purdue University Cheerleader for several years. I had the opportunity to work within the food manufacturing industry for 3 years and was involved in several different functions. I have had the opportunity to develop a unique skill set, by working within the following departments: R&D, QA, customer service, nutritional labeling and manufacturing operations. I am currently in school at Morgan State University, pursuing an MBA with a focus in Marketing. My career goal is to become a Product & Brand Manager for a major fortune 500 food manufacturing company.
http://blogs.usda.gov/2011/01/25/ohio-usda-office-hosts-an-alternative-aviation-fuels-forum/
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