Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI) (OTC Pink: RSSFF) has announced that the City of Abbotsford has issued Soil Removal/Deposit Permit No. SP #25-120259 for the company's vertical farming property at 34240 Page Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia. The permit authorises the deposit of soil across approximately 4,400 square metres to level an outdoor area intended for the installation of Affinor's proprietary vertical growing towers. The disclosure follows a previously announced Agricultural Land Commission approval, and together the two authorisations allow site preparation to move forward, subject to ongoing compliance conditions.

Key Points

  • Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI / OTC Pink: RSSFF) is a Vancouver-based vertical farming technology company
  • The City of Abbotsford has issued Permit No. SP #25-120259 for the Page Road property, authorising a total approved soil volume of 2,850 cubic metres
  • The permit covers an area of approximately 4,400 square metres and expires on March 10, 2027
  • Investors may be watching whether site preparation and vertical tower installation proceed in compliance with all permit conditions

Permit Details and Approved Soil Volume at the Abbotsford Page Road Property

The permit authorises the retention of 70 cubic metres of previously placed soil and the deposit of an additional 2,780 cubic metres of soil, bringing the total approved volume to 2,850 cubic metres across an area of approximately 4,400 square metres. The work is governed by the City of Abbotsford's Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw No. 1228-2003 and is subject to conditions covering erosion and sediment control, drainage, road maintenance, inspection requirements, and material-quality standards. The permit expires on March 10, 2027, establishing a defined timeline for the approved site-preparation activities at the outdoor growing area.

How the ALC Approval and City Permit Together Enable Site Preparation

The release states that receipt of the soil deposit permit follows the company's previously announced approval from the Agricultural Land Commission under ALC File No. 106617. The company disclosed that the two approvals together allow Affinor to advance site preparation for additional growing areas at the property. Progress remains subject to ongoing compliance with permit conditions and any other approvals required for subsequent development or construction phases. CEO Nicholas Brusatore stated in the release that the permit enables the company to begin approved site-preparation work for the planned outdoor vertical growing area, with a focus on responsible site management.

Affinor's Vertical Farming Focus on Strawberries and Leafy Greens

Affinor Growers describes itself as a farming technology company focused on the design, development, and commercialisation of vertical farming technology for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse applications. The company is developing processes and models to cultivate crops including strawberries and leafy greens using vertical growing systems intended to reduce land, water, and energy requirements while supporting year-round production. The Abbotsford property is positioned to support local strawberry production, according to the release, with the soil-deposit work forming a foundational step toward installing the company's proprietary vertical growing towers outdoors.