By adding reports to this map, you consent to participate. You can choose not to participate by not adding reports or comments to the map.
Participatory Mapping of the Local Food System in the Region of Durham using the Geoweb and Volunteered Geographic Information
This map is part of a research study led by Ryerson University PhD Candidate Victoria Fast. If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact Victoria Fast or Dr. Claus Rinner:|
Victoria Fast Environmental Applied Science and Management Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street Toronto ON M5B 2K3 Canada Office JOR-608 (Jorgenson Hall) vfast@ryerson.ca |
Dr. Claus Rinner 350 Victoria Street Toronto ON M5B 2K3 Canada Office JOR-613 (Jorgenson Hall)
crinner@ryerson.ca |
The purpose of this study is to those (the public) who are currently engaged in building a more resilient local food system to collaboratively map the local food initiatives within Durham Region. This includes:
Add your local food data to the map, including but not limited to: the location of farmers markets, community gardens, farm gates, community shared agriculture and respective delivery zone; the time/location of local food and/or gardening workshops, resources, and events. Annotate these locations with pictures, text, or descriptions, including but not limited to hours, produce available, project organizers, photos, and web links.
The data entry time will have an 8-week duration. After this point, the data cannot be edited or modified without contacting the researchers. The map resource created will be then accessible to all project participants to facilitate further local food decision-making.
POTENTIAL RISKS AND
DISCOMFORTS: Given the nature of this study, there are minimal risks associated with
this research. Please be advised that any information you share on the online
mapping environment will become public information that is accessible by
anyone. If you are uncomfortable sharing your information in a public and
web-based environment, we suggest you do not login and close your browser. If
you do choose to continue and add information to the map, you can edit and/or
delete the information at any time. We, the
researchers, have nothing to gain, commercially, from mapping these data. The
data will remain the Geoweb environment, and we will not sell the data once
collected.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO
PARTICIPANTS AND/OR TO SOCIETY: Your participation in this research will help create the first and only
comprehensive resource for local food information in the Durham Region. It can
be used to inform further decision-making, and help secure a more resilient
food supply within the Region. I cannot
guarantee, however, that you will receive any benefits from participating in
this study.
PAYMENT FOR
PARTICIPATION: You will not be paid to participate in this study.
CONFIDENTIALITY: The information you share will be public. Please do not share
information you wish to keep confidential, which can include (but is not
limited to) personal phone numbers or addresses.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
AND WITHDRAWAL: Participation in this study is voluntary. You can choose whether to be
in this study or not. If you do not wish to participate, please close your browser now. If you volunteer to be in this
study, you may withdraw at any time without consequences of any kind. If you
choose to withdraw from this study, you may also choose to withdraw your data
from the study. Your choice of whether or not to participate will not influence
your future relations with Ryerson
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
STUDY: If you have any questions
about the research, you may contact Victoria Fast or Claus Rinner.
This study has been reviewed by
the Ryerson University Research Ethics Board.
If you have questions regarding your rights as a participant in
this study, please contact: Toni Fletcher, Research Ethics Coordinator, Research Ethics Board, Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation, Ryerson University; 416-979-5042 or
toni.fletcher@ryerson.ca
