Pure Sunfarms

Pure Sunfarms operates 1.65 million square feet of greenhouse space in BC's Fraser Valley, leveraging decades of expertise in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) from Village Farms International Inc. This approach integrates advanced technology and the region's mild climate and long growing seasons to create ideal conditions, ensuring consistent, high-quality cannabis production year-round.

This is Wise Bakson. As the Director of Secondary Production at Pure Sunfarms, he translates our collective vision into action, every day. He’s constantly seeking innovative solutions and refining manufacturing processes to ensure product integrity is maintained, continuous improvement takes place, and the highest quality standards result. Wise thrives on turning the unknown into actionable solutions. Beyond operations, Wise is a passionate advocate for fostering a supportive environment where every team member can be themselves and excel. He takes pride in (and thoroughly enjoys) building high-performing teams and you can often find him rolling up his sleeves to execute alongside his teams. With a laser focus on creating a culture where people love to work and are committed to quality, it’s safe to say Wise is obsessed with winning, the right way.

It’s live! BIV News 2024 Forty Under 40 issue has been published, and we could not be prouder of our CFO, Hamid Shekarchi, CPA, CA, CBV, for appearing on this coveted list. Hamid’s exceptional financial acumen and strategic foresight have been instrumental in driving growth and success at Pure Sunfarms. His leadership has not only strengthened our financial foundation but has also made a significant impact within the broader business and finance community. Congratulations to Hamid on this well-deserved recognition. His dedication and accomplishments continue to inspire all of us. See the full issue here:

Thanks to Gary Johnston for hosting Orville Bovenschen, Pure Sunfarms' President, and Carolyn Cudmore, our partner and the creator of The Canna Czar, on the Cannabis Potcast this week. The episode dives into what makes The Canna Czar a true standout in the legal market and how innovation continues to drive the cannabis industry forward. Listen here:

The holidays are a time to spread joy, cheer, and generosity—a season to come together and make a positive impact. This year at Pure Sunfarms, we worked with an incredible organization called Deltassist Family & Community Services to fill hampers with essential items and gifts, ensuring two Delta families can celebrate the season with ease and comfort. A big thank you to Pure Sunfarms' employees for going above and beyond. What a haul! Village Farms International Inc.

There are very few new industries that emerge in a person’s lifetime and even fewer where Canada is the leader, and Ana Yap, CPA knew she wanted to be part of shaping it. Ana is the Controller at Pure Sunfarms, and if there’s one thing that stands out about her, it’s her dedication to building financial processes that are adaptable. Her strong belief is that when you begin something new, it doesn’t have to be perfect. What is really needed is the ability to look at what you’ve done critically, learn from your mistakes, and evolve. This is what most appeals to her about working in cannabis; you get to think about new ways to do things and how to make them better, every single day. Thanks to Ana, Pure Sunfarms is set up with a financial framework that’s both strategic and resilient—essential for our continued success in an ever-changing industry.

Read Pure Sunfarms’ President Orville Bovenschen's latest article that dives into what makes The Canna Czar so special. From its legacy origins to its place on the shelves in the legal market—this product has a story to tell, and we’re proud to be the ones to tell it.

Pure Sunfarms VP of Cultivation and Greenhouse Operations, Rob Baldwin, has been featured in Grow Opportunity. The article dives into how we’re scaling greenhouse production on the West Coast and highlights the vital role of experimentation, research, and innovation in everything we do. Read the article to learn more about our expertise and the innovative work happening behind the scenes. Village Farms International Inc.

“Without OG products like The Canna Czar, the industry would not be what it is today. As a large-scale, high-quality operator, we see it as our quality-driven obligation to honour our legacy roots and bring back products of true pioneers that made an impact pre-legalization,” says Orville Bovenschen, President of Pure Sunfarms.

This past month, we had the pleasure of hosting enua at our greenhouse in Delta, BC. Germany is one of our key international markets and we’re thrilled that our team’s hard work and commitment have led to Pure Sunfarms securing the #1 and #3 best-selling strains in the German market.* This achievement speaks volumes about the quality of our products and the strength of our partnership with enua who supports our mission to bring quality Canadian cannabis to international consumers. Pictured: Team representatives and pharmacists who experienced our cultivation process from nursery to harvest, through to production and packaging firsthand. Thanks for visiting us in person! *Source: German cannabis outlet Flowzz