On-farm incidental only in Wisconsin. Incidental on-farm direct sales only, not as a regular business. Herd shares are not allowed; shareholder transfers are exempt only when business risk is shared.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
On-farm only
Retail legal
No
On-farm legal
Yes
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
Yes (separate licensing)
What Wisconsin actually allows
Incidental on-farm direct sales only, not as a regular business. Herd shares are not allowed; shareholder transfers are exempt only when business risk is shared.
Legal channels for Wisconsin raw milk buyers: on-farm pickup.
Find a working dairy in Wisconsin
Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.
Retail in stores is not allowed in Wisconsin, 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.
On-farm incidental only in Wisconsin. Incidental on-farm direct sales only, not as a regular business. Herd shares are not allowed; shareholder transfers are exempt only when business risk is shared.
Where can I buy raw milk in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin the legal channels are: on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Wisconsin to find working dairies near you.
Can I bring raw milk into Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin for your own use. You may not legally resell it.