Montana raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Montana.

Small dairy and delivery legal in Montana. Small dairies allowed up to 5 lactating cows, 10 goats, or 10 sheep. Testing and consumer notification required.

Find raw milk in Montana All 50 states

Last reviewed: 2026-06-11. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the Montana 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: No specific carve-out

What Montana actually allows

Small dairies allowed up to 5 lactating cows, 10 goats, or 10 sheep. Testing and consumer notification required.

Legal channels for Montana raw milk buyers: on-farm pickup.

Raw milk farms in Montana right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 82 farms offering raw milk in Montana, 17 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

See every raw milk farm in Montana, or open the live map to sort by distance from your ZIP.

Find a working dairy in Montana

Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.

Find raw milk in Montana

How to actually buy raw milk in Montana

Retail in stores is not allowed in Montana, 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 Montana?

Small dairy and delivery legal in Montana. Small dairies allowed up to 5 lactating cows, 10 goats, or 10 sheep. Testing and consumer notification required.

Where can I buy raw milk in Montana?

In Montana the legal channels are: on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Montana to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in Montana?

As of 2026-06-11, 82 farms in Montana list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 17 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/montana.

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