Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Agricultural Engineering & Compliance Solutions
Red Barn Consulting has been a trusted provider of agricultural, environmental, and engineering services since 2001. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with regulatory expertise to deliver efficient, reliable solutions tailored to the evolving needs of farmers, residential developers, and commercial clients. We specialize in civil engineering, permitting, and compliance management, with a proven track record of supporting over 1,000 agricultural operations. Our founders bring decades of hands-on experience in structural design, nutrient management, and regulatory affairs. We prioritize client success by removing barriers through cutting-edge technology and personalized service.Our expansion into residential and commercial development reflects our commitment to addressing diverse client needs. Red Barn Trading Company, our subsidiary, innovates in nutrient credit aggregation for environmental compliance. We maintain a finger-on-the-pulse approach to regulatory changes, ensuring clients stay ahead of compliance requirements. Our mission is to create value through sustainable, cost-effective agro-environmental solutions. With offices in Pennsylvania, we serve local communities while maintaining a national perspective on agricultural challenges.
Services
Civil Engineering
Site Surveying
Facility Design
Manure Storage Engineering
Land Development Planning
NPDES Permitting
Nutrient Management Planning
CAFO Permitting
Conservation Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of agricultural engineering and regulatory compliance experience
- Our team includes licensed engineers and certified nutrient management planners
- We provide comprehensive solutions from initial planning to final permitting
- We maintain deep expertise in Pennsylvania's agricultural regulatory environment
- Our track record includes successful projects for over 1,000 farming operations
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services optimize agricultural and development projects through precise site surveying, facility design, and manure storage solutions. We ensure structural integrity while maintaining environmental compliance. Our engineers deliver cost-effective designs that meet evolving regulatory standards.
Nutrient Management Planning
We develop comprehensive nutrient management plans to help farms meet environmental regulations while maximizing agricultural productivity. Our certified planners create customized strategies for nutrient application and waste management. This service includes odor management and conservation planning components.
NPDES Permitting
Our team specializes in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting for agricultural and industrial operations. We streamline the complex application process while ensuring full regulatory compliance. This includes CAFO permitting and related environmental documentation.
Regulatory Compliance
We help clients navigate agricultural regulatory requirements through feasibility studies and compliance assistance. Our services cover local, state, and federal regulations including environmental protection standards. We maintain current expertise in evolving compliance frameworks.
Land Development
Our land development services support residential, commercial, and agricultural projects through planning and design phases. We address erosion control, site layout, and environmental considerations. This includes subdivision planning and commercial development permitting.
People
Molly Hughes
Principal Engineer and CEO
Molly Hughes is a licensed professional engineer with 20+ years of agricultural facility design experience. She graduated from the University of Idaho and leads Red Barn's engineering team.
Peter Hughes
President and Founder
Peter Hughes founded Red Barn Consulting in 2001 with extensive regulatory expertise. A licensed Nutrient Management Planner, he graduated from Washington State University and established Red Barn Trading Company.
Questions
What agricultural engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, site surveying, facility design, manure storage solutions, and land development planning tailored to agricultural operations.
How do you help with environmental compliance?
We specialize in NPDES permitting, nutrient management planning, odor control, and CAFO permitting to ensure farms meet regulatory requirements.
Do you work with residential clients?
Yes, we assist homeowners with new construction and expansions, handling compliance issues for residential development projects.
What is Red Barn Trading Company?
Our subsidiary aggregates water quality nutrient credits to help farmers participate in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed compliance program.
How long have you served Pennsylvania farmers?
We've supported Pennsylvania's agricultural community since 2001, working with over 1,000 farms on compliance and expansion projects.
