Montgomery County - Alabama Extension

09/25/2026

What's for dinner?
How about celebrating National Quesadilla Day with this Cheesy Quesadilla recipe from Live Well Alabama at cooks up quickly?!

Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 tortilla, large
1⁄2 cup cheese, shredded
6 baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon salsa

Directions
Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
Place tortilla in skillet.
Sprinkle cheese and spinach on half of the tortilla.
Spoon salsa on top of spinach and cheese.
Fold tortilla in half.
Cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Cut into 4 wedges.

Want to up the protein count? Swap greek yogurt for sour cream or add shredded chicken!

Visit aces.edu for more Live Well Alabama recipes!

09/25/2026

When you think of fall, you might think of Sunday-night football, Friday-night lights, or evening bonfires. Whatever it is, one thing is certain, fall is full of fun foods. Fun foods are those tied to a memory or environment—such as hotdogs and s’mores at a bonfire or nachos and a candy bar at a football game. Occasional fun foods can fit into a healthy eating pattern, especially when nothing will beat that specific food craving, but eating these foods every day can negatively affect health overtime. That’s why making healthier choices while still enjoying every event is important. After all, food is part of the experience, but the experience is much more than just food.

Read more at aces.edu/blog/topics/home-family/game-day-or-every-day-reading-nutrition-facts-labels-with-confidence/

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

🍭 HOW SWEET IT IS! 🍭

Get ready to follow the candy trail to Montgomery County 4-H Open House!

We’re turning our office into a 4-H Candy Land, and you’re invited to come see what makes 4-H so sweet!

Stop by to explore the many opportunities 4-H has to offer, meet our 4-H team and volunteers, discover clubs and programs, and learn how young people can learn, lead, serve and grow through 4-H.

Whether your child loves animals, STEM, cooking, creative arts, leadership, gardening, or just trying something new, there’s a place for them in 4-H!

Life is sweeter in 4-H! 💚

Tuesday, October 6, 2-5 pm
Montgomery County Extension Office 6281 Trotman Road, Montgomery, AL 36116
Montgomery County Extension Office

Montgomery County - Alabama 4-H

09/24/2026

See you cool cats tonight!

09/22/2026

Healthy deer populations depend on careful monitoring and informed management decisions. Since 1984, the Alabama Deer Management Assistance Program, provided by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, has been a leading force for sound deer management across privately owned or leased properties.

Read more: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/alabama-resources-for-data-driven-deer-management/

09/18/2026

A forage grass developed by Auburn University is helping cattle producers extend grazing seasons, reduce input costs and better withstand environmental pressures. Known as AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass, the variety was created to meet the growing demand for a hardier warm-season forage.

Read more: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/au-sand-mountain-bahiagrass-from-auburn-university/

Alabama Beef Systems Extension

09/17/2026

Winner, winner! Chicken Dinner!
We’re feeling egg-cellent about National Chicken Month!

Fun Fact: did you know Alabama is the second largest producer of broiler chickens in the US? That's something to cluck about!

If you're thinking about having chicken for dinner, don't just wing it- head over to aces.edu for healthy and tasty chicken recipes!
We show you how to make six meals from one chicken: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/for-you/how-to-make-6-meals-from-1-chicken/

Tell us your favorite chicken dish- enchiladas, piccata, donburri, tacos, cordon bleu, chili, chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice, tenders, nuggets, chicken salad, casserole, poppyseed chicken, chicken chow mein, roasted, fried, grilled, sauteed, smoked, slow-cooked, or stewed.

Alabama Poultry & Egg Association