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¾2012 wildfires, 500,000 ac, 384 homes, 624 structures, $200 million impact.¾Over $2 Billion estimated impact to the Colorado economy including agriculture, tourism and recreation industries. ¾Dryland farmers wheat production, 36 million bushels, 45% ten year average, about 30% of plantings abandoned.¾Irrigated corn production varies across the state from 50-85% of average.¾Estimate reduction of 40-50% of breeding stock (250,000 head), estimated losses of $460 million.¾Outfitters estimate visitation down 45%, a projected $25 million impact.