Wade
Polk is an Extension Economist, Risk Management, with Texas Cooperative
Extension, District 7 based in San Angelo. He is also the Risk Management
contact person for district 6. Polk joined the Texas A&M System
in June 2000. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics
from Texas Tech University and a Master’s degree in Agricultural &
Applied Economics from Texas Tech University. Polk's Extension and applied
research programs focus on working with producers in measuring risk
and understanding the economic impacts of alternative risk management
strategies, new technology, and changing agricultural policies.