Two Langley farms are receiving more than $2 million in funds from the provincial government B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI).
The funding includes a $1.2-million project with Foxy Produce Ltd., which operates a produce store in North Vancouver and a farm in Aldergrove. Foxy Produce will test an advanced air-insulated greenhouse that is expected to cut energy costs in half.
Joseph Sung, CEO of Foxy Produce, said he has witnessed first-hand how British Columbians have struggled with food security and affordability both as a farmer and retailer.
"We are proud to collaborate with BCCAI on our active-air insulation greenhouse technology and rotary growing towers. This project will enable year-round growing by minimizing energy costs during the cold weather seasons, allowing for continuous and efficient crop production."
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