1978
Hermann and Friederike Miehe, both trained farmers, begin working in Canadian agriculture
1979
Founding of Ferme Ile Aux Noix Inc. (FIAN Inc.), specializing in cash crop farming (soy & grain corn)
1980
Friederike and Hermann marry and have four children
Over the next 30 years, they focus on cash crop farming and raising their family; coaching of numerous international trainees, and organizing Agri Tours for German farmers through Eastern North America.
Since 2008
Increased focus on expert advice for Canadian and European client base
- Farm & forest management & supervision
- Capital investment & asset management
- Cash crop production consulting
- Timber harvest planning and supervision
- Marketing & term contracts for soya, corn and timber
- Management & supervision for forest road construction
- Management & supervision for building construction
- Special projects (such as turn-key cottage building) on clients’ request.