Herd-share only in Tennessee. Herd shares are permitted by statute and value-added products are allowed under the share. Direct sales are limited to pet consumption.
Retail and direct on-farm sales are not legal in Tennessee, but herd shares are. You purchase an ownership share in the herd from a participating dairy, then pay a monthly boarding fee. The milk you receive is technically your own, not a "sale," and is legal under the state's herd-share rules. Use the live directory to find dairies in Tennessee that offer herd shares.
Herd-share only in Tennessee. Herd shares are permitted by statute and value-added products are allowed under the share. Direct sales are limited to pet consumption.
Where can I buy raw milk in Tennessee?
In Tennessee the legal channels are: herd shares or cow shares. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Tennessee to find working dairies near you.
Are herd shares legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Herd shares are recognized in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee for your own use. You may not legally resell it.