I'm developing assess the impact of permaculture on small farmers. I'm hoping to partner with permaculture/agroecology NGOs to investigate the impacts of involvement with permaculture on smallholder food security, climate resilience, and social networks. 

What organizations might make good research partners for this project? Our approach will involve identifying 4-5 permaculture-identified farms, and comparing them with similar non-permaculture farms, on the basis of a small number of key indicators. The specific indicators will be developed in a participatory process, but will certainly include some measures of yield, diversity, and soil health.

I'm currently writing grants to fund this project, while I try and develop the regional connections that will make the work possible. Some portion of any funding will (of course) be earmarked for partners and participants.

Are you aware of NGOs who do good work, and for whom this might be desirable project?

Your ideas are greatly appreciate. Thanks for all your good work and your time, everyone!