Maryland raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Maryland.

Illegal for human consumption in Maryland. Raw milk sales are prohibited. The definition of 'sale' includes shares or interests in cows via agistment agreements, effectively banning herd shares.

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

Tier: Illegal
Retail legal: No
On-farm legal: No
Herd share legal: No
Pet food allowed: No specific carve-out

What Maryland actually allows

Raw milk sales are prohibited. The definition of 'sale' includes shares or interests in cows via agistment agreements, effectively banning herd shares.

Legal channels for Maryland raw milk buyers: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited.

Raw milk farms in Maryland right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 188 farms offering raw milk in Maryland, 90 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Grand View Farm · Havre de Grace
Buffalo Valley Pastures - Baltimore Drop · Baltimore
Harmony Acres - Brighton Drop · Brighton
Harmony Acres - Frederick Drop · Frederick
Harmony Acres - Potomac Drop · North Potomac
Peace Hollow Farm Market · Knoxville

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How to actually buy raw milk in Maryland

Raw milk for human consumption is fully prohibited in Maryland. The only consumer-facing path is to drive to a neighboring state where sales are legal and bring product back for personal use. Federal law allows possession across state lines for personal consumption, just not resale or interstate sale. Use the live directory to find the nearest legal source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Maryland?

Illegal for human consumption in Maryland. Raw milk sales are prohibited. The definition of 'sale' includes shares or interests in cows via agistment agreements, effectively banning herd shares.

Where can I buy raw milk in Maryland?

In Maryland the legal channels are: no consumer channel; raw milk is fully prohibited. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Maryland to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in Maryland?

As of 2026-06-11, 188 farms in Maryland list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 90 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/maryland.

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