Retail legal with registration in Alaska. Annual registration required. Herd shares are expressly permitted with proper contracts. Denatured raw milk for animal feed is also allowed.
Because retail sales are legal, you may be able to find raw milk on the shelf at health food stores, co-ops, and some independent groceries. Look for an "unpasteurized" label and a state license. Open the live directory of Alaska dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.
Retail legal with registration in Alaska. Annual registration required. Herd shares are expressly permitted with proper contracts. Denatured raw milk for animal feed is also allowed.
Where can I buy raw milk in Alaska?
In Alaska the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup, herd shares or cow shares. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Alaska to find working dairies near you.
Are herd shares legal in Alaska?
Yes. Herd shares are recognized in Alaska. The buyer purchases an ownership interest in the herd, then pays a monthly boarding fee for the milk they receive.
Can I bring raw milk into Alaska from another state?
Federal law prohibits selling raw milk across state lines for human consumption, but does not prohibit possession or personal consumption. You may legally bring raw milk you bought in a legal state into Alaska for your own use. You may not legally resell it.