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29. A Cumbrian Legacy

Published on January 27th, 2026

A Cumbrian farm purchased by Addington Fund has become the launchpad for an ambitious new scheme helping young entrants into agriculture.

This article first appeared in the Farmers Club Journal and has been reproduced with permission.

Whins Farm near Kendal is being transformed into a flagship ‘starter farm’ by the charity as the cornerstone of a much wider commitment: the Addington New Entrant Scheme, launched in autumn 2025 at the Westmorland County Show.