Ferme Fleur de Lys started on the path of modernization both in the homes and with the farm operations. By the winter of 1960 the house had central heating and machines of various sorts began to appear, replacing the horses. These technological advances came with a cost, increasing the pressure on the family to make a profit on the farm. Edmond continued in these years to work off the farm logging and also began to establish his "custom work" with his machines, helping neighbors with various projects.
The "capital costs" of the farm were in part paid for with the appearance of the Naefs. Augustin's family was well established in the Swiss business community and a financial relationship of sorts developed over the years. Thus, they became more benefactors than business partners.
Edmond, Augustin and Monsieur Naef inspecting a farm implement.
Nourished somewhat with the influx of the Naef's family support the farm continued to clear land and make plans.
Madame Naef and Renee
Monsieur Naef
Augustin, Renee, Monsieur Naef, Charles Fleur de Lys, Edmond.
The "capital costs" of the farm were in part paid for with the appearance of the Naefs. Augustin's family was well established in the Swiss business community and a financial relationship of sorts developed over the years. Thus, they became more benefactors than business partners.
Edmond, Augustin and Monsieur Naef inspecting a farm implement.
Nourished somewhat with the influx of the Naef's family support the farm continued to clear land and make plans.
Monsieur Naef
Augustin, Renee, Monsieur Naef, Charles Fleur de Lys, Edmond.
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