Agricultural Engineering Services

Principal engineer, Dana Chapman formed Agricultural Engineering Services (AES) on June 1, 2005. His goal was to develop a full service agricultural engineering firm in the northeast. During this period, Mr. Chapman performed or supervised work on Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP), farmstead design, site selection, structural designs,... manure handling and storage systems, feed storage and handling systems, waste water systems and assisting clients to meet CAFO requirements. In addition, AES assists with projects to expand farm operations and/or modernize facilities. Mr. Chapman is an expert on the design and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs). This expertise has been developed during his career with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS, formerly the Soil Conservation Service) and later with Agricultural Consulting Service. Today AES employs two fulltime agricultural engineers and a fulltime project manager. AES also subcontracts with three retired NRCS District Conservationists and an experienced engineering technician for over 30 hours per week. The engineering staff has provided design and construction inspection services on over 500 projects to improve management and water quality on agricultural operations. NRCS standards and specifications found in Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide and the Engineering Field Handbook were used for each project.Read More