New Jersey raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in New Jersey.

Pet food only in New Jersey. Raw milk for pet consumption is lawful only with a state permit. Human-consumption sales are prohibited.

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

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

What New Jersey actually allows

Raw milk for pet consumption is lawful only with a state permit. Human-consumption sales are prohibited.

Legal channels for New Jersey raw milk buyers: pet food sales only.

Raw milk farms in New Jersey right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 170 farms offering raw milk in New Jersey, 128 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Cherry Grove Farm · Lawrenceville
Buffalo Valley Pastures - Union City NJ Drop · Union City
Buffalo Valley Pastures - Pennington Drop · Pennington
CWH Ministry - Paterson Home Delivery · Paterson
CWH Ministry - East Windsor Drop · East Windsor
CWH Ministry - Edison Drop · Edison

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

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How to actually buy raw milk in New Jersey

New Jersey restricts raw milk to pet-food sales only. Working dairies in the state can be licensed as raw pet milk producers and sell labeled product. Some buyers in pet-food-only states obtain raw milk by driving to a neighboring state where retail is legal; this is permissible for personal use, but not for resale. Use the live directory to find your nearest legal source.

Other pet food only states

Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in New Jersey?

Pet food only in New Jersey. Raw milk for pet consumption is lawful only with a state permit. Human-consumption sales are prohibited.

Where can I buy raw milk in New Jersey?

In New Jersey the legal channels are: pet food sales only. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to New Jersey to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in New Jersey?

As of 2026-06-11, 170 farms in New Jersey list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 128 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/new-jersey.

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