Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Retail legal
Retail legal
Yes
On-farm legal
Yes
Herd share legal
Yes
Pet food allowed
Yes (separate licensing)
What West Virginia actually allows
A 2024 law permits raw milk sales with proper labeling. A 2025 law allows pet-food sales with dyed decharacterization.
Legal channels for West Virginia raw milk buyers: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup, herd shares or cow shares.
Find a working dairy in West Virginia
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 West Virginia dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.
Retail legal in West Virginia. A 2024 law permits raw milk sales with proper labeling. A 2025 law allows pet-food sales with dyed decharacterization.
Where can I buy raw milk in West Virginia?
In West Virginia the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup, herd shares or cow shares. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to West Virginia to find working dairies near you.
Are herd shares legal in West Virginia?
Yes. Herd shares are recognized in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia for your own use. You may not legally resell it.