Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI | OTC PINK: RSSFF) announced on September 24, 2026, that it has received approval from British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission to place fill and prepare additional growing areas at its Abbotsford vertical farming property. The approval authorises site work across approximately 0.44 hectares of the 4.3-hectare property, enabling development of both an outdoor growing area and a new greenhouse. The milestone clears a key regulatory hurdle for the company as it seeks to scale strawberry production using its proprietary vertical growing towers.

Key Points

  • Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI | OTC PINK: RSSFF) is a British Columbia-based vertical farming technology company
  • The ALC has approved placement of up to 2,780 cubic metres of soil and gravel at 34240 Page Road, Abbotsford, BC, under ALC File 106617
  • Approved work includes an outdoor growing area of approximately 2,188 square metres and a greenhouse of approximately 2,211 square metres; completion deadline is March 10, 2027
  • Investors may be watching progress on remaining municipal permits and construction timelines as the company advances toward commercial-scale operations

ALC Approval Unlocks Site Preparation at Abbotsford Property

The Agricultural Land Commission, the independent tribunal responsible for administering British Columbia's Agricultural Land Reserve, issued the approval under ALC File 106617. The authorisation allows Affinor to place up to 2,780 cubic metres of soil and gravel over approximately 0.44 hectares of its 4.3-hectare property. Notably, the ALC formally recognised strawberry growing and vertical farming as farm uses under the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and acknowledged both the outdoor growing area and greenhouse as necessary farm structures for Affinor's established vertical farming operation.

Planned Outdoor Growing Area and Greenhouse to House Vertical Growing Towers

The approved site preparation is designed to support an outdoor growing area of approximately 2,188 square metres and a greenhouse of approximately 2,211 square metres. Both structures are intended to house Affinor's proprietary vertical growing towers for strawberry production. The company's vertical farming systems are designed to reduce land, water, and energy requirements while supporting year-round crop output. All approved work must be completed by March 10, 2027, subject to the limits and conditions specified by the ALC.

Remaining Municipal Permits Still Required Before Construction Begins

While the ALC approval represents a significant regulatory step, the release states that Affinor will continue working with the City of Abbotsford and other applicable authorities to obtain any remaining permits and approvals required for construction. The company did not disclose a specific timeline for securing those additional permits. Investors may be watching whether municipal approvals are received in time to allow construction to be completed within the ALC's March 10, 2027 deadline. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information.