Kansas Raw Milk Regulations Overview

Kansas allows the direct sale of raw (unpasteurized) milk from the farm to the end consumer.

Direct Farm Sales

Under Kansas law:

• Raw milk must be purchased directly from the farm.

• Raw milk cannot be sold through grocery stores, restaurants, or traditional retail outlets.

• Raw milk cannot be shipped across state lines for human consumption.

Drop-Off & Delivery Guidance

In June 2025, the Kansas Department of Agriculture issued guidance clarifying that farms may deliver pre-purchased raw milk orders to designated drop-off locations or pickup points under certain conditions.

This guidance allows customers to:

• Place orders directly with the farm for pick up at designated drop-off locations

• Orders must be paid for before picking up

• Customers must have visited the farm previously and completed an affidavit with the farm affirming they are making an informed purchase of raw milk

The guidance does not authorize retail resale of raw milk through stores or third-party retailers.

Farm Requirements

Kansas raw dairy farms are expected to follow sanitation and animal health standards intended to support safe milk production.

This includes:

• Clean milking equipment and facilities

• Proper milk handling and refrigeration

• Healthy dairy animals

• Routine sanitation practices

Raw Milk Products

Kansas regulations may treat different raw dairy products differently depending on processing methods and product type.

Raw dairy products may include:

• Raw milk

• Raw cream

• Raw butter

• Raw milk cheeses

• Fermented dairy products

Some products may require additional licensing, processing standards, or aging requirements.

Herd Shares

Kansas also permits herd share arrangements, where individuals purchase an ownership interest in a dairy animal or herd and receive milk from the animals they own.

Learn More

For official guidance and current regulations, visit the Kansas Department of Agriculture Dairy Program.