Retail and direct-to-consumer legal in New Hampshire. Direct sales and farmers-market sales are permitted. Aged cheese (60+ days) and yogurt made from raw milk are also legal.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Retail legal
Retail legal
Yes
On-farm legal
Yes
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
No specific carve-out
What New Hampshire actually allows
Direct sales and farmers-market sales are permitted. Aged cheese (60+ days) and yogurt made from raw milk are also legal.
Legal channels for New Hampshire raw milk buyers: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup.
Find a working dairy in New Hampshire
Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.
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 New Hampshire dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.
Retail and direct-to-consumer legal in New Hampshire. Direct sales and farmers-market sales are permitted. Aged cheese (60+ days) and yogurt made from raw milk are also legal.
Where can I buy raw milk in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to New Hampshire to find working dairies near you.
Can I bring raw milk into New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire for your own use. You may not legally resell it.