Unique opportunities for landowners of agricultural, commerical, conservation, historic, industrial and residential properties.
Landscapes Mission
To protect and conserve natural resources in North Carolina by sustaining its agriculture and forestry for future generations.
Poised for the Future
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (NCCES) is a partnership that began in North Carolina in 1914 when county, state and federal governments agreed that by joining together they could provide all citizens with access to the wealth of knowledge generated by public universities. Today that partnership includes county governments working to solve local problems, a national network of land-grant universities, including NC State and NC A&T State University, and the US Department of Agriculture. Working together, we recognize that we achieve much more than we can alone.
Extension Outreach
Based in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Extension reaches millions of North Carolinians each year through local centers in the state's 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. In our county centers across the state, county agents are the bridge between the state's people and Extension specialists working at the state's land-grant universities. Agents educate the public through meetings and workshops, field days, and personal consultations.
"The single most important thing besides knowledge is land. As North Carolina's land-grant university, NC State has an obligation to future generations to preserve our natural resources. Our College is poised to advance a program that will sustain thousands of acres in perpetuity."
- Joseph O. Taylor
The Landscapes Process
- A landowner/developer/broker/representative wishing to inquire about the benefits of Landscapes should contact the CALS Advancement Office at NC State or any of the 101 county based NCCES offices throughout the state.
- A property that is determined to be of interest to the College will be assessed (at no cost) by a team of professionals (scientists, field faculty, tax benefit specialists, real estate officers, foundation officers from NC State).
- A site visit and meeting with the owner/representative(s) will then be scheduled to coordinate the goals of the landowner relative to the educational value of the property to NC State.
- If the property's resources and material value are consistent with that of the College, terms will then be negotiated and the transaction will be underway.
- The NC State/CALS Advancement team will be available to the landowner/representatives to determine any financial/tax benefits they might receive.
- In some cases when a property is not directly suited for the Landscapes of Opportunity focus, we may be able to help a landowner find a more appropriate organization to accept the proposed land deal/gift of a property or easement. In all cases, the Landscapes of Opportunity focus is ultimately trying to assist in the achievement of the landowner's goal(s).
Benefits of Landscapes
- Permanently protect your land/farm
- Generate income for retirement
- Support conservation related issues
- Establish family/corporate legacy
- Avoid capital gains taxes
- Reduce income taxes
- Lower tax appraisals
- Qualify for the NC Conservation Tax Credit Program
- Possible estate tax charitable deduction
A Business Model that Works
The Landscapes approach is a "business model" and is backed by the educational/research capabilities of one of America's leading land-grant universities. This assures the landowner that their goals are maintained, protected and maximized.
"I am so impressed with the farmland preservation opportunities at NC State. Donating our family farm to the College was a great way to provide a tribute to the research my son Allen started. It also provided me peace of mind that our land will continue to be used for research in the future."
- Jurileen N. Davis
To discuss Landscapes of Opportunity, please call or write:
David W. Hays
Landscapes of Opportunity
Office of College Advancement
College of Agriculture and life Sciences
NC State University
NCSU Box 7645
Raleigh, NC 27695-7645
919.218.9639 (phone)
919.515.5274 (fax)
Email: cals_foundation@ncsu.edu
http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/cals/foundation
All services provided to potential donors are confidential and without charge.
Please contact the Office of College Advancement if you are considering a gift.
The information in this brochure is not intended to take the place of counsel from your own tax and estate advisors, with whom any significant gift should be discussed.
We are strategically postured to custom-fit many of the goals of the landowner relative to the educational and research mission of NC State, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and NCCES.
The Landscapes of Opportunity plan is often more flexible and responsive than traditional land deals that are exclusively charitable or environmental.
Foundations supporting the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University
NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
Tax id# 56-6049304
NC Cooperative Extension Service Foundation
(Under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.)
Tax id# 56-6049304
NC Dairy Foundation
(Under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.)
Tax id# 56-6049501
NC Dairy Youth Foundation
(Under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.)
Tax id# 56-6049501
NC FFA Foundation
(Under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.)
Tax id# 56-6049304
NC 4-H Development Fund
(Under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.)
Tax id# 56-6049304
NC Tobacco Foundation, Inc.
Taxid#59-1715828
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Development Professionals:
Keith D. Oakley
Executive Director of College Advancement and President,
North Carolina Agricultural and Tobacco Foundations, Inc.
919.515.9262
keith_oakIey@ncsu.edu
Chris Cammarene-Wessel
Campaign and Departmental Fundraising Director
919.515.7678
chris_wessel@ncsu.edu
David W. Hays
Director of Landscapes of Opportunity and Executive Director of the NC Cooperative Extension Service Foundation
919.218.9639
david_hays@ncsu.edu
Kathy B. Kennel
Executive Director of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
919.515.9259
kathy_kennel@ncsu.edu
Anne M. Porter
Director of Development for the JC Raultson Arboretum
919.513.3463
anneyorter@ncsu.edu
Sarah A. Ray
Director of Development for Extension Programs
919.515.9263
sarah_ray@ncsu.edu
Sharon Runion Rowland
Director of the Extension Campaign and Executive Director of the NC 4-H Development Fund
919.515.9267
sharon_rowland@ncsu.edu
Joshua W. Starling
Director of Development for the NC FFA Foundation
919.513.7068
joshua_starling@ncsu.edu
