Join long-time Rambo Run Club member Carl Knoch for walking history and anecdotes of the Rambo Run Club. RRC was incorporated as a non-profit in 1957, with one purpose stated as “preservation and propagation of fish and game for the purpose of supplying members with facilities for fishing with rod and line in the waters and territory of Rambo Run Club, and hunting and kindred recreations on the land surrounding such waters as they may own and control.” The geology of Rambo Run Hollow is an anticline where strata fold downward, creating a microclimate, resulting in the unusual flora and… read more »
FNLT Preservation Steps: Orchard Valley Farm
Earl Brown and his son, Stan, had a vision when buying this dairy farm in the early seventies – to produce the best fruit in southern York County. Through hard work and income from the rest of their operation, that vision came to fruition. Scott and Dave, Stan’s sons, continued the Brown dream. That sense of family values and tradition continues today with the Strathmeyer family along with their partner, Dave Hopkins, when they purchased the farm in 2021. The idea was simply to continue Brown family’s vision. The 98-acre farm has strawberries, cherries, red and black raspberries, peaches, apples,… read more »
FNLT Preservation Steps: Heartwood Nursery
Join FNLT supporters for this special insight into the unique landscape and operations of Heartwood Nursery, preserved by owner Sue Hunter in 2013. In addition to the existing mature hardwoods tract, a large percentage of the property has been reforested with native species indigenous to the area. This is a great chance to learn about native species that can be added to your home property – regardless of the size – for beauty and the environement. Throughout the property, there are display gardens of varied species, and stormwater management areas have been created to reduce rainwater runoff and soil erosion…. read more »
The 2023 FNLT Annual Meeting on the Northern Central Railway
Join FNLT as they celebrate past and future success of land preservation efforts across York County. You’ll want to save a spot in your calendar for this! RSVP for this event here: https://www.farmtrust.org/events-1/the-2023-fnlt-annual-meeting-on-the-northern-central-railway Attorney Tim Bupp is the solicitor for the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.
SECURE 2.0 & Other Important Changes to Estate Planning Law for 2023
Happy New Year! This year brings to us several legal changes which will benefit to taxpayers for 2023 and beyond. For more details, contact CGA Law Firm’s Estate Planning attorneys. Increase for Estate Tax Exemption. This year, the amount that an individual can transfer estate tax-free automatically increases for estates of decedents passing away in 2023 from $12.06MM to $12.92MM, an inflation-index increase of $86,000. A married couple enjoys a combined exemption of $25,840,000. Keep in mind, however, that the exemption amount will decrease in the end of 2025 with the sunset of the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act,… read more »
New Numbers for a New Year
Happy New Year! The new year brings to us new numbers to keep in mind for municipal decision-making in 2023: Bid advertising requirements. In 2023, the threshold requiring advertisement of a municipal bid will increase to $22,500, up from $21,900 in 2022. The amount requiring collection of multiple telephone quotes for municipal work will increase to $12,200, up from $11,800 in 2022. Municipal action below the threshold of $12,200 will not require competitive solicitation. While these numbers are up, they have not increased at pace with the 8.2% increase in the consumer price index; Pennsylvania statute prevents the increase of these bidding requirements from exceeding… read more »
13th Farm and Natural Lands Trust Clay Shoot
Oct 21, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Central Penn Sporting Clays, 75 Quarry Rd, Wellsville, PA 17365, USA Cruising a bit later into Fall, please mark your calendars for our almost annual FNLT Clay Shoot! The FNLT’s almost annual Clay Shoot is perfect for the fall! With cool weather right before hunting season, the Farm and Natural Lands trust invites you to start your weekend with coworkers, clients, friends and/or family of any skill level. Start out with lunch catered by White Rose Bar and Grill and then take to the course in teams of five for a 75… read more »
Estate Planning: Love Letter – How Every Family Can Prepare
Write your family a “love letter” and give them the gift of time, love and clarity. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, invites you to a seminar event. Learn more about an indispensable planning tool that helps organize the paper trail tied to your life. It gives you a voice, and your family the confidence in knowing “what to do” if faced with your sudden incapacitation or death. During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss planning tools and the importance of working with your family and advisor to document your wishes using: • The Surviving Spouse Checklist • The Family Love Letter •… read more »
Postponed until 2023 – Preservation Steps – Orchard Valley Farm
This event has been postponed by the Farm and Naural Lands Trust until 2023. —– Earl Brown and his son, Stan, had a vision when buying this dairy farm in the early seventies – to produce the best fruit in southern York County. Through hard work and income from the rest of their operation, that vision came to fruition. Scott and Dave, Stan’s sons, continued the Brown dream. That sense of family values and tradition continues today with the Strathmeyer family along with their partner, Dave Hopkins, when they purchased the farm in 2021. The idea was simply to continue… read more »
FNLT: 11th Sasquatch Preservation 5k and 10K Trail Run
When: Sep 10, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Where: 6259 Reynolds Mill Rd, 6259 Reynolds Mill Rd, Seven Valleys, PA 17360, USA Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/SevenValleys/SasquatchPreservationTrailRun510K The Farm and Natural Lands Trust’s (almost) annual Sasquatch Preservation 5k and 10k is big in the York County trail running scene with 400+ people runners attending this event. Located at the beautiful, varied preserved landscapes of South Branch Farms, runners take in FNLT’s mission as they traverse a mix of agricultural land, pasture, woods, and a refreshing dip in the Codorus before finishing! Attorney Tim Bupp is a former member of the Board… read more »