Healthy Living

Published: 2022
By Julie Riley

Powder River Trails – MSU Extension applied to the Bureau of Land Management to create new bicycle and pedestrian trails on BLM land just 5 miles north of Broadus; Received a $3,000 SCDC grant to purchase and install outdoor musical instruments along the trail. Installed two historical interpretive signs along the trails that celebrate the agricultural, western tradition and the building of the community and courthouse. Broadus Community Garden – Thirteen garden plots were completed with corresponding drip systems which were rented to 12 local gardeners who grew fresh produce in low-cost, accessible, deer-proof garden spaces. Mental Health – The Wellness Weekly provides weekly education and treatment resources for mental health and substance use disorders. “The weekly information addresses the stigma in our community around mental health. Every little step we can take to reduce the stigma helps.” MSU Extension applied for a $5,000 grant to continue producing the Wellness Weekly in 2023. Food Insecurity – MSU Extension received a $3,000 SCDC grant to provide nutrition education to low-income residents in 2023.