Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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The industrialization of farming
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bickle, Alice, Creator (cre): Cartwright, Jennie, Creator (cre): Ingram, Janal, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The industrialization of farming refers to the transformation whereby farms have become larger-scale, declined in number, and integrated more directly into production and marketing relationships with processors through vertical integrations. This project examines the implications of industrialized farming, including employment, crop quality, environmental impacts, and commodification of… more
Are Peterborough's public spaces accessible?
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Amanda, Creator (cre): Pearce, Trisha, Supporting host (sht): Sadleir House, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The goal of this project is to examine levels of accessibility within public space in the City of Peterborough. The authors are comparing Sadleir House to other public spaces (Market Hall, Lions Club, Peterborough Public Library, George Street United Church) to highlight the need for Sadleir House to be renovated to improve its level of accessibility.</p>
: a research framework / OPIRG ethical food sourcing
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Disher, Steve, Creator (cre): Goodchild, Hayley, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The major goal of this project was to begin documenting and researching about ethical food sourcing movements happening at universities nationally. Project research included: fair trade, ethical sourcing, procurement policies.</p>
Supermarket tour: alternatives section
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brodeur, Elisha, Creator (cre): Howarth, Elaine, Creator (cre): Karavidas, Nick, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: Food co-operatives ; Community supported agriculture ; Farmers' markets ; Growing food while growing bonds ; You say you want a revolution? ; Other options which will satisfy your grumbling belly ... and feed your soul ; Food for thought ; Localism ; Slow food movement ; Organics ; Fair trade.</p> more
Supermarket tour: health chapter
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Creator (cre): Stygall, Christopher, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: the health effects and political issues around "bottled water" ; profiles of various food additives in our food; environmental and health impacts: packaging and distribution of food; other signs of sickness in our food system.</p> more