
The Youth Non-Ownership program is a result of NYS Agriculture & Markets working with 4-H staff to develop a program that provides animal science opportunities for non-farm youth. This animal lease program gives these non-farm youth an educational hands-on experience raising and caring for a farm animal. Since then we've had many youth, both 4-H & non 4-H members, take advantage of this program.
We've recently updated our Animal Lease Program to ensure that all youth participants can have that educational experience.
The Animal Lease Agreement form(s) MUST be received or postmarked by the CCE/4-H office at 101 Main Street, Argyle by May 31 at 4:30 PM! (if delivering in person, M-F 8:30-4:30) These forms may be emailed as scanned documents (not attached as photos) by the deadline. However, hard copies must be delivered to the office either by the mail or in person.
https://washington.cce.cornell.edu/youth-4-h/4-h-forms.
Do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
https://washington.cce.cornell.edu/youth-4-h/4-h-forms
Last updated May 24, 2026