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Peterborough
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by Adam Ruck., Prepared for: The Youth Career Centre, the T.C.C.B.C. and Geography 470., Includes bibliography., Geography 470: Research in Human Geography.
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Emerging agriculture markets in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region
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1. Introduction -- 2. Purpose of project -- 3. Research questions -- 4. Definitions -- 5. Demographics -- 6. Greater Peterborough Area land base -- 7. Greater Toronto Area land base -- 8. Ethno cultural produce -- 9. Organic produce -- 10. Ethic meats. a. Goat. b. Pork -- 11. Conclusion and recommendations -- 12. References -- 13. Appendix 1 (Meat goat model)., Jesse Romano, Meghan Bailie, Matt Gilroy. --, Includes bibliographic references.
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Food bank community assessment
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Forward -- Acknowledgements -- Section 1: Introduction -- Section 2: Research method -- Section 3: Food security, the bigger picture -- Section 4: Social barriers, daily challenges of poverty -- Section 5: Fare Share food bank operations and services -- Section 6: Access to the food banks -- Section 7: Service at the food banks -- Section 8: Donations to the food banks -- Section 9: Nutritional content of foods provided -- Section 10: Misuse of the food banks -- Section 11: Alternative services -- Section 12: Cobourg Salvation Army Family Services -- Section 13: Analysis and recommendations -- Section 14: Areas for further research -- Resources and references -- Appendices., Prepared by: Karine Rogers and Jessi Dobyns. --, Prepared for: Northumberland Fare Share, Cobourg Salvation Army Family Services, Up From the Ashes, Northumberland County Health Unit, The Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Politics/Women's Studies 400: Professor Hobbs., April 2003., Includes bibliographic references (p. 40)., WMST/POLT: Advanced Studies in Feminism & Social Justice.
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How freedom foods presents a new form of farming
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This paper was conducted to research how farming regulations differ between several countries and selected areas, and show how these regulations could be improved. This paper looks at Ontario's current farming regulations as well as Freedom Foods standards, and compares them to Britain and New Zealand., Abstract -- Acknowledgements -- 1.0 Introduction -- 2.0 Background information of farming operations -- 3.0 Methodology -- 4.0 Results -- 5.0 Discussion -- 6.0 Relevance to Freedom Foods -- 7.0 Conclusion -- 8.0 Recommendations for further research -- 9.0 Bibliography -- Appendix A: Glossary of terms -- Appendix B: Relevant sections from the Rules for Livestock Movements -- Appendix C: Relevant sections from the Meat Inspection Act (Ontario)., by Kyle Rody. --, Includes: final research report ; bibliography., Completed for: Roger Harley at Freedom Foods ; Supervising Professors: Susan Wurtele and Steven Tufts, Trent University ; TCCBE., Date of project submission : April 2005., Includes bibliographic references (p. 42-43)., GEOG 470 - Research in Human Geography.
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Making connections
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This project studies rural transportation in Peterborough County. The aim of the project is to identify and provide suggestions to improve transportation in Peterborough County. Peterborough County has an aging population and this report will attempt to anticipate these future problems and issues., Abstract -- Introduction -- Key issues -- Methods -- Regional profile -- Peterborough profile -- Inventory -- Case studies -- Interviews -- Discussion -- Recommendations -- Conclusions -- References., By Liam Reilly and David Westbrook. --, Completed for: Peterborough Social Planning Council.
Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol, Trent University.
Date of Project Submission: April 2012., Includes bibliographic references., Geography 4700Y : Community-Based Research in Human Geography.
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Horticultural pathways
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Invasive plants are plant species that are not native to Canada and United States. These plants are a problem because they out compete and displace native plants that wildlife depend on. This report outlines some goals for prevention and management of invasive species., 1.0 Introduction. 1.1 Strategic goals in Canada. 1.2 Strategic goals in US -- 2.0 Role of Federal Government of Canada. 2.1 Agriculture Canada. 2.2 Canadian Boarder Services. 2.3 Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 2.4 Environment Canada. 2.5 Natural Resources Canada. 2.6 Parks Canada -- 3.0 Provincial. 3.1 Alberta. 3.2 British Columbia. 3.3 Manitoba. 3.4 New Brunswick. 3.5 Newfoundland & Labrador. 3.6 Nova Scotia. 3.7 Ontario. 3.8 Prince Edward Island. 3.9 Quebec. 4.0 Saskatchewan -- 4.0 US Federal. 4.1 Department of Agriculture. 4.2 Importing and exporting. 4.3 US Great Lake States -- References., by Keith Reid, Jason Noronha & Natasha Hilts. --, Completed for: Francine Macdonald at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters; Supervisor: Paula Anderson, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2008., Includes references (p. 18)., ERST 316, Environmental Resource Studies, Community-Based Natural Resource Management
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Are Peterborough's public spaces accessible?
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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., Acknowledgments -- Abstract -- 1.0 Introduction -- 2.0 Background of Sadleir House -- 3.0 Literature review. 3.1 Literature review introduction. 3.2 Definitions. 3.3 Research framework. 3.4 Previous studies -- 4.0 Methods -- 5.0 Observations and results. 5.1 Inventory checklist observations and results. 5.2 Survey observation and results. 5.3 Observation and results discussion -- 6.0 Discussion -- 7.0 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix., by Amanda Reid and Trisha Pearce. --, Includes: final research report; literature review; appendix., Completed for: Karen Sutherland at OPIRG; Supervising Professor: Susan Wurtele, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2007., Includes bibliographic references (p. 53-54)., GEOG 470, Geography, Community-based research project.
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journey to work
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This study examines the "journey to work" of Quaker Oats employees in the years, 1903, 1925, 1950. It primarily focuses on the "journey to work" of women but does not exclude to the"journey to work" of men., prepared by Jennifer Ray-Horvath. --, Includes: Literature Review ; Final Research Report ; Bibliography., Includes partial lists of names of female employees for the inclusive dates., Completed for: JoEllen Brydon at Fisher Die Cast ; Supervising Professor: Alan Brunger, Trent University ; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Date of project submission: April 2004., GEOG 470 - Research in Human Geography.
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Evaluation report of the host program for the New Canadians' [sic] Centre
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Background information -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Data analysis for host. Role definition. Specific cases. Ideas about Canadian culture. Recommendations -- Data analysis for client. Needs, motivation and levels of satisfaction. Language. Friendship and isolation. Employment. Perceptions of Canadian culture. NCC involvement in program., prepared by Vinita Ramani and Julie Archambault. -, Submitted to Sedef Arat-Koc., Includes bibliographic references (p. 43-48).
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ORCA community based research project
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Introduction -- Purpose -- Scope -- Technical barriers. Water quality. Best management practices. Legislation and application. Professional advice -- Poor planning and installation. Perched crossings. Shallow water depth. Undersized crossing -- Indicators of stream crossing concern. Debris accumulation. Low flow. Unnatural bed materials. Scourng and erosion. High flow. Ponding -- Best Management Practices (BMP) for streams and small scale-stream crossings. Seasonal construction windows. Prevent deleterious substances from entering streams. Erosion and sediment control. Riparian zone protection. Cattle mitigation. Crossing maintenance -- Types of stream crossings. Low level crossings. Raised crossings. Culverts -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendix. Obtaining approvals: Information requirements. Common consequence of poor stream crossings., by Joshua Quaite and Lewis White., Completed for: Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority; Supervising Professor: Jim Stinson, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Includes bibliographical references., ERSC 3160H: Community-Based Natural Resource Management.
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