South Carolina raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in South Carolina.

Retail legal with permitting in South Carolina. State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.

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

Tier: Retail legal
Retail legal: Yes
On-farm legal: Yes
Herd share legal: No
Pet food allowed: Yes (separate licensing)

What South Carolina actually allows

State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.

Legal channels for South Carolina raw milk buyers: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup.

Raw milk farms in South Carolina right now

The farm-to-door directory currently lists 160 farms offering raw milk in South Carolina, 16 of them with a delivery or shipping path.

Milky Way Farm · Anderson County
Hickory Hill Milk LLC · Edgefield
Chucktown Acres · McClellanville
Maddex Mercantile · Mount Pleasant
Nature's Cupboard · Anderson
Turner's Farm Fresh · Bowman

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

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Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.

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How to actually buy raw milk in South Carolina

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 South Carolina dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in South Carolina?

Retail legal with permitting in South Carolina. State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.

Where can I buy raw milk in South Carolina?

In South Carolina the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to South Carolina to find working dairies near you.

How many farms sell raw milk in South Carolina?

As of 2026-06-11, 160 farms in South Carolina list raw milk on farm-to-door, including 16 with a delivery or shipping path. See the full list at farm-to-door.com/raw-milk/south-carolina.

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