About
Harry Cummings is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), affiliated with the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. His work bridges Canadian and international rural development contexts, focusing on planning, policy analysis, and program evaluation. Cummings has conducted extensive research in Ontario's Greenbelt, analyzing its agricultural and planning impacts, and has collaborated on projects in Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and France.
- Education: PhD in Rural Planning and Development
- Teaching: Program evaluation, research methods, regional planning
- Professional Roles: Former Treasurer of the Ontario Board of the Evaluation Society
Cummings' research interests include rural mental health, poverty alleviation, and the socioeconomic impacts of agriculture. His work integrates mixed-methods approaches, emphasizing program logic models and results-based management. He frequently presents at international conferences and advises graduate students in rural planning and development.
His publications span over four decades, reflecting a focus on agricultural economics, policy evaluation, and development studies. Notable projects include analyses of farmers' markets' economic impacts, regional economic development strategies, and the role of agriculture in Ontario's economy.
While no formal awards are listed, his sustained contributions to rural policy research and education highlight his impact in academic and practitioner circles. Cummings' work emphasizes bridging academic research with practical development challenges, particularly in marginalized rural communities.
