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Mississippi State Beverage:

photo of splashing milk
Photo of a milk splash by Denis-Carl Robidoux on Flickr -
noncommercial use permitted with attribution

Milk

Milk was designated the official state beverage of Mississippi in 1984. Milk has been called a nearly perfect food - a source of protein, calcium, and several other important nutrients.

Photo of milk - cheese - ice cream - yogurt
Milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt - public domain photo from USDA:
 Facts about Dairy Products: Kids Corner
Holstein calf in pasture photo
Holstein calf photo by Ian Hayhurst on Flickr -
noncommercial use permitted with attribution | share alike
Source:
Adventure into the Dairy Industry: Moo Milk.com
Links:
American Food and Agricultural Symbols
American Food Holidays

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Mississippi Symbols & Icons:

mammal 1-2-3
bird - waterfowl  
butterfly - insect
flower - shell
wildflower
fish - reptile
fossil - stone
tree - soil

flag - seal
language- motto
museums
name - nickname
opera house
song - dance
beverage - toy
quarter
 

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