District of Columbia raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in District of Columbia.

Illegal for human consumption in District of Columbia. DC adopts USDA standards, which require pasteurization for all milk and milk products sold for human consumption.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-11. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the District of Columbia Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.

Tier: Illegal
Retail legal: No
On-farm legal: No
Herd share legal: No
Pet food allowed: No specific carve-out

What District of Columbia actually allows

DC adopts USDA standards, which require pasteurization for all milk and milk products sold for human consumption.

Legal channels for District of Columbia raw milk buyers: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited.

Raw milk farms in District of Columbia right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 48 farms offering raw milk in District of Columbia, 29 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Farm to Family/Farm Bus · Washington
Buffalo Valley Pastures - Washington DC Deliveries · Washington
Purifying Pastures - Pickup Location · Washington
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Washington DC · Washington
Grassfed on the Hill – Brookland Pickup · Washington
Grassfed on the Hill – Capitol Hill Pickup · Washington

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Find a working dairy in District of Columbia

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How to actually buy raw milk in District of Columbia

Raw milk for human consumption is fully prohibited in District of Columbia. The only consumer-facing path is to drive to a neighboring state where sales are legal and bring product back for personal use. Federal law allows possession across state lines for personal consumption, just not resale or interstate sale. Use the live directory to find the nearest legal source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in District of Columbia?

Illegal for human consumption in District of Columbia. DC adopts USDA standards, which require pasteurization for all milk and milk products sold for human consumption.

Where can I buy raw milk in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia the legal channels are: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to District of Columbia to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in District of Columbia?

As of 2026-06-11, 48 farms in District of Columbia list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 29 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/district-of-columbia.

Can I bring raw milk into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia for your own use. You may not legally resell it.