Shaleas Harrison’s ancestors began irrigating in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin five generations ago. Today, she continues that legacy by supporting her family’s operation each summer, helping to grow dry edible beans, malt barley, and other specialty crops. She irrigates, pulls weeds, and operates equipment—experiencing firsthand the challenges and the rewards of making a livelihood from the land.

Shaleas brings years of experience conserving Wyoming’s landscapes and supporting the people who steward them. At WLA, she channels her passion for agriculture and conservation into strengthening the economic opportunities and incentives for land stewardship.