Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI) (OTC Pink: RSSFF) has received approval from British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission to place fill and prepare additional growing areas at its Abbotsford, B.C. property. The approval, issued under ALC File 106617, authorises up to 2,780 cubic metres of soil and gravel across approximately 0.44 hectares of the 4.3-hectare site. The milestone clears a regulatory path for the company to expand its proprietary vertical growing tower operations for strawberry production, a development investors in the vertical farming sector may be watching closely.

Key Points

  • Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI) (OTC Pink: RSSFF) is a Vancouver-based vertical farming technology company
  • The ALC approved placement of up to 2,780 cubic metres of fill to prepare new growing areas at 34240 Page Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
  • Approved work supports an outdoor growing area of approximately 2,188 square metres and a greenhouse of approximately 2,211 square metres; completion required by March 10, 2027
  • Investors should watch for updates on remaining municipal permits and construction progress at the Abbotsford property

ALC Approval Authorises Fill Placement and Site Preparation at Page Road Property

The approval, announced September 24, 2026, authorises Affinor to place up to 2,780 cubic metres of soil and gravel over approximately 0.44 hectares of its 4.3-hectare Abbotsford property. The ALC formally recognised strawberry growing and vertical farming as farm uses under the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and acknowledged both the planned outdoor growing area and greenhouse as necessary farm structures for Affinor's established vertical farming operation. All approved work must be completed by March 10, 2027, subject to the limits and conditions set out by the ALC.

Outdoor Growing Area and Greenhouse Designed to House Vertical Strawberry Production Towers

The site preparation is intended to support two distinct growing areas: an outdoor growing area of approximately 2,188 square metres and a greenhouse of approximately 2,211 square metres. Both structures are designed to house Affinor's proprietary vertical growing towers for strawberry production. The company states these systems are intended to reduce land, water, and energy requirements while enabling year-round production. The release notes Affinor will continue working with the City of Abbotsford and other applicable authorities to obtain remaining permits and approvals required for construction.

CEO Describes Approval as Milestone for Scaling Commercial Vertical Farming Operations

Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Brusatore described the approval as "an important milestone" that "sets the table for the next phase of growth" at the Abbotsford property. He stated that expanding the outdoor growing area and adding a greenhouse would allow the company to demonstrate its vertical growing technology at a larger commercial scale and increase local strawberry production. The company did not disclose projected production volumes, capital expenditure estimates, or a construction timeline beyond the ALC-mandated completion date of March 10, 2027. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information.