Rural Roots – Design for the rural community

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Rural Roots offers practical, farm-ready engineering, from barn design to energy systems. Backed by deep agricultural experience, we build smart, efficient solutions that help producers grow stronger and adapt faster.

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FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING

We specialize in designing and renovating food processing facilities to meet food safety standards. With expertise in HACCP compliance, we offer services in facility layout, cold storage, waste treatment, and more.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

We help businesses navigate renewable energy options, maximizing profitability with expertise in biodiesel, solar, wind, biogas, and more, along with environmental assessments and site planning.

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BUILDING DESIGN

We deliver full-service building design for residential, commercial, and light industrial projects, collaborating with clients, architects, and teams to create smart, functional spaces.

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Services We Offer

About Us

Rural Roots Engineering & Design Ltd is a full-service engineering consultancy focused on the needs of the rural economy in Atlantic Canada. Our foremost goal is to offer a professional service at the scale that is appropriate for the project. Although we have considerable expertise in agricultural and food process engineering, we are happy to work on a range of commercial and light industrial projects. In addition to our full-time staff, we have a network of related engineering and architectural professionals with whom we work.

Curious What our Clients Say?...

Rural Roots brought real professionalism and clarity to our Dickey Street project. Their team balanced thoughtful design with practical engineering, helping us navigate everything from permitting to construction inspections. The end result was a high-quality build delivered on time and with confidence. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.

Dickey Apartments

Management

Rural Roots understood the scale and complexity of our poultry operation from day one. Their engineering team offered practical solutions that made sense for our barns, budget, and long-term growth. Their ability to adapt designs to our needs was invaluable.

Merks Poultry Farm

Management

We needed fast, expert help to bring an old facility up to modern standards. Rural Roots delivered. Their team worked directly with us and regulators to ensure we met every requirement. Their responsiveness and know-how made a tough job smoother.

Curtmar Meats

Curtis Moxsom

About Us

Rural Roots Engineering & Design Ltd works across all three Maritime Provinces. We hold memberships/licenses in the following professional organizations:

Meet the Brilliance behind

Steve Brogan, PhD, PEng.

President

Peter Dellewell

Project Engineer

Dave Canning, CET

Electrical Engineering Technologist

Jordan Walburger

Engineering Drafting & Design

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For more information about us, our services and our projects, please get in touch.