New York raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in New York.

On-farm only with license in New York. Permit required for on-farm direct sales of fluid milk. Herd shares are also permitted. Warning signage required.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the New York Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
On-farm only
Retail legal
No
On-farm legal
Yes
Herd share legal
Yes
Pet food allowed
No specific carve-out

What New York actually allows

Permit required for on-farm direct sales of fluid milk. Herd shares are also permitted. Warning signage required.

Legal channels for New York raw milk buyers: on-farm pickup, herd shares or cow shares.

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Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.

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How to actually buy raw milk in New York

Retail in stores is not allowed in New York, 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.

Other on-farm only states

Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in New York?

On-farm only with license in New York. Permit required for on-farm direct sales of fluid milk. Herd shares are also permitted. Warning signage required.

Where can I buy raw milk in New York?

In New York the legal channels are: on-farm pickup, herd shares or cow shares. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to New York to find working dairies near you.

Are herd shares legal in New York?

Yes. Herd shares are recognized in New York. The buyer purchases an ownership interest in the herd, then pays a monthly boarding fee for the milk they receive.

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