Missouri raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Missouri.

On-farm and off-farm legal in Missouri. Missouri Milk Board policy permits both on-farm and off-farm direct sales. Off-farm farm-stand sales require a Retail Raw Milk Permit.

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

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

What Missouri actually allows

Missouri Milk Board policy permits both on-farm and off-farm direct sales. Off-farm farm-stand sales require a Retail Raw Milk Permit.

Legal channels for Missouri raw milk buyers: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup.

Raw milk farms in Missouri right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 380 farms offering raw milk in Missouri, 162 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Pasture Nectar Farm
Air2Ground Farms · Squires
Air2Ground Meats - Delivery Location · Ava
Be Whole Again Farm - Drop Location · Kearney
Be Whole Again Farm - Drop Location · Kansas City
Be Whole Again Farm - Drop Location · Kansas City

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

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How to actually buy raw milk in Missouri

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 Missouri dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Missouri?

On-farm and off-farm legal in Missouri. Missouri Milk Board policy permits both on-farm and off-farm direct sales. Off-farm farm-stand sales require a Retail Raw Milk Permit.

Where can I buy raw milk in Missouri?

In Missouri the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Missouri to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in Missouri?

As of 2026-06-11, 380 farms in Missouri list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 162 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/missouri.

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