1. We live in Colorado and have a 50 year old black walnut that has dying limbs near the top. We live near the center of the "thousand cankers" outbreak near Boulder, Colorado. Is there anything that can be done for this tree? Published: October 20, 2009
2. I've heard ornamental grasses are low maintenance and can add a dramatic effect in a landscape. What are the recommended varieties for Colorado? Published: October 20, 2009
3. I have several questions about Colorado's water supply, what percentage of Colorado's water supply is used for landscape irrigation? Published: October 20, 2009
4. Where is information on growing zones in Colorado? Published: October 20, 2009
5. Why can't I thaw frozen meat on the counter? Published: October 20, 2009
6. Can green beans be canned using a water bath canner? Published: October 20, 2009
7. What is the safest way to defrost meat, poultry, and fish products? Published: October 20, 2009
8. What is the best way to cool my large stock pot of chili? I want to reheat and serve it tomorrow for a family get together? Published: October 20, 2009
9. In a small food processing business, how do workers contribute to food contamination? Published: October 20, 2009
10. Where in the store do I find "citric acid" to can tomatoes? Is it a liquid or powder? Published: October 20, 2009
11. Why isn't it safe to thaw frozen foods on the countertop? Published: October 20, 2009
12. Why can acid foods like fruits be safely processed in a boiling-water canner? Published: October 20, 2009
13. What is the advantage of hot packing home-canned foods? Published: October 20, 2009
14. How can baked potatoes cause botulism? Published: October 20, 2009
15. How should I select and use cutting boards? Published: October 20, 2009
16. I've read that beets, turnips, carrots, and spinach may not be suitable for use in homemade baby food because they contain nitrates that are harmful to infants. Does this only relate to commercially produced (i.e. fertilized) vegetables or could it also apply to homegrown or organically produced vegetables? Published: October 20, 2009
17. Please help me understand the costs associated with building a small processing facility versus a mobile processing unit. From the research I have done, the costs for a MPU run around $200,000 whereas a permanent facility costs upwards of $1,000,000. Published: October 19, 2009
18. What is it like to be in a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
19. If I’m evacuating, what should I do to my home before I leave? Published: October 19, 2009
20. What is the emergency automated telephone notification system? Published: October 19, 2009
21. Do homes explode during a fire? Published: October 19, 2009
22. If I am evacuated during a wildfire, how can I find out the condition of my home? Published: October 19, 2009
23. Where do I go after I evacuate? Published: October 19, 2009
24. Where do I find information about evacuation plans for my neighborhood? Published: October 19, 2009
25. Is it safe to drive my car through flames or thick smoke? Published: October 19, 2009
26. Whom do I contact to get my cell phone added to an emergency automated telephone notification system? Published: October 19, 2009
27. What should I do if family members are at school or work during a wildfire evacuation? How do I find them after an evacuation? Published: October 19, 2009
28. Will the evacuation center take my pet? Published: October 19, 2009
29. What evacuation preparations should I consider if I have pets? Published: October 19, 2009
30. During a wildfire evacuation, can I count on my cell phone? Published: October 19, 2009

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