Massachusetts raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Massachusetts.

On-farm legal with permit in Massachusetts. Farm-to-consumer on-farm sales require a Certificate of Registration. Herd shares are treated as illegal milk sales.

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

Tier: On-farm only
Retail legal: No
On-farm legal: Yes
Herd share legal: No
Pet food allowed: Yes (separate licensing)

What Massachusetts actually allows

Farm-to-consumer on-farm sales require a Certificate of Registration. Herd shares are treated as illegal milk sales.

Legal channels for Massachusetts raw milk buyers: on-farm pickup.

Raw milk farms in Massachusetts right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 122 farms offering raw milk in Massachusetts, 36 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Barnstable County · Barnstable County
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Berkshire County · Berkshire County
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Boston · Boston
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Bristol County · Bristol County
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Dukes County · Dukes County
Udder Milk Farm - Home Delivery Essex County · Essex County

See every raw milk farm in Massachusetts, or open the live map to sort by distance from your ZIP.

Find a working dairy in Massachusetts

Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.

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How to actually buy raw milk in Massachusetts

Retail in stores is not allowed in Massachusetts, so the legal path is to buy directly from the farm. Use the live directory to find a working dairy near you, then drive to the farm or arrange any delivery the farmer offers within their permitted zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Massachusetts?

On-farm legal with permit in Massachusetts. Farm-to-consumer on-farm sales require a Certificate of Registration. Herd shares are treated as illegal milk sales.

Where can I buy raw milk in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts the legal channels are: on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Massachusetts to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in Massachusetts?

As of 2026-06-11, 122 farms in Massachusetts list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 36 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/massachusetts.

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