Animal Ownership
Section 9.3 in the 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook provides information for 4-H members need to know before starting an animal project:
4-H members in Washington State need not own their 4-H project animals. Members may lease a market animal if it is not to be sold at a junior livestock auction.
It is not a requirement that a 4-H member exhibit their project animal.
Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race; sex/gender; sexual orientation; gender identity/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; physical, mental, or sensory disability, including disability requiring the use of a trained service animal; marital status, genetic information, and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military. Report concerns to oeo.wsu.edu, 509-335-8288, or your local Extension office. Requests for special accommodations at Lincoln-Adams Extension Events can be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 509-659-3209 or 509-725-4171.