Morgan Weinrich was raised in the small town of Yuma, Colorado. Morgan was highly
involved in the agriculture industry throughout high school. While growing up she was an
active member of 4-H and FFA clubs. She successfully competed in livestock shows all
around the country. She learned early on the value of advocating for agriculture, family and
small town traditions. She knows that growing up in a small agriculture community helped
her understand the different sectors of the industry at a young age.
She is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor
in Agricultural Literacy at Colorado State University. She was a member of the 2016 CSU
Livestock Judging Team. Morgan is also an active member of the Colorado State University
Block and Bridle Club, Livestock Association and Meat Science Association.
Because of Morgan’s amazing journey, experiences, staying involved, and truly staying
ambitious, after graduation, her goal is a career in animal science. Because of her accom-
plishments she has the greatest interest in the communications and public relations in the
agriculture industry. Colorado State University has given her the opportunity to pursue a
Bachelor’s Degree, and with the hopes of finding a career in public relations, marketing, or
communications in the agriculture industry.
Morgan Weinrich
Colorado State University
Quay Owen
Texas Tech University
Growing up in Canyon, Texas, Quay Owen was actively involved in 4-H and FFA. She enjoyed competing in a variety
of contests, holding leadership positions, and getting to meet new people. Lambs & pigs quickly became Quay’s
passion and she traveled across the nation exhibiting at livestock shows. It was after a journalism class in high
school when she realized her passion for communications.
In August of 2014, Quay attended South Plains College where she was a member of their livestock judging
team. She loved getting to travel the country, looking at livestock with her teammates, who will forever be lifelong
friends. Currently, Quay is a junior agricultural communications major at Texas Tech University and plans to
eventually obtain her doctorate degree. At Texas Tech, she’s working as an undergraduate research assistant,
and is a member of Alpha Zeta and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow.
She credits the livestock industry for being the best opportunity she has ever had. Quay strives to give back to
the people who have helped her get this far in life, be a positive influence to those who are growing up in the
industry, and enjoys using her voice to advocate for agriculture.
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