FHIA is a non-profit private foundation. Created on May 15, 1984 and began operations on January 1, 1985 in La Lima, Cortés, Honduras.

The objectives of the FHIA:
a. Conduct agricultural research in traditional and non-traditional crops for internal consumption and export purposes, including aspects of production, processing and marketing nationally and internationally.
b. Develop technical assistance projects for producers, promoting agricultural diversification with high value crops and modern technology, emphasizing the application of good agricultural practices to optimize production and productivity, conserving natural resources and the environment.
c. Provide laboratory services and other services related to research and technology transfer.