North Carolina State Beverage

Milk was designated the official state beverage of North Carolina in 1987. Seventeen other states (including bordering states of South Carolina and Virginia) recognize milk as a state symbol. North Carolina ranks 31st among dairy producing states in the nation (2006 milk production totaled approximately $139 million). Milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt - public domain photo from USDA: Facts about Dairy Products: Kids Corner Milk has been called a nearly perfect food - a source of protein, calcium, and several other important nutrients. Less than half of milk produced is consumed as a beverage (excess is used for butter, cheese, ice cream, milk powder and other processed products). Holstein calf photo by Ian Hayhurst on Flickr - noncommercial use permitted with attribution \| share alike

Source:	State Beverage - Milk: North Carolina State Library Adventure into the Dairy Industry: Moo Milk.com
Links:	American Food and Agricultural Symbols American Food Holidays

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mammal - dog bird - reptile flower - plant insect - shell fish 1 - 2 tree 1 - 2 wildflower - soil rock - stone fruit - vegetable berries: red blue	flag - seal quarter - motto colors- language name - nickname pottery - boat song - theater dance 1 - 2 tartan - beverage academy festivals - toast
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