At KK&P, research is a thread that runs through everything we do. We dig into the numbers, listen to the people closest to the problem, and find the stories and disentangle the dynamics that matter most. Then we put all of the research findings in conversation with each other, because the most useful insights live at the intersection of rigorous analysis and real human experience. Our research often directly feeds into strategy, planning, and implementation, so we’re always asking both “what does this mean?” and “what should we do about it?”
Research & Analysis
Good decisions start with good evidence.
What We Do
Our Research & Analysis work spans a range of methods and approaches, including:
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research: needs assessments, literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and synthesis of findings across complex food system landscapes
- Mapping & Data Visualization: asset maps, food access maps, procurement data analysis, economic and demographic analysis, and infographics that make complex regional and local dynamics visible and actionable
- Program Evaluation: measuring the outcomes, performance, and impact of existing programs and service delivery models to inform what comes next
- Policy & Advocacy: policy analysis, regulatory support, and evidence-based recommendations that give advocates and decision-makers something solid to stand on
Example Projects
Sample Deliverables
Agriculture & Local Food Economies in the Appalachian Region
Appalachian Regional Commission