Short answer: Indiana does not allow retail sales of raw (unpasteurized) milk for human consumption. It can only be sold if it is clearly labeled “Not for Human Consumption.” Many people still seek out raw dairy for freshness, digestibility, and nutrient density. Here’s how the rules work, and how raw dairy is available locally and legally.

Is Raw Milk Legal in Indiana?

Indiana law prohibits selling raw milk for human consumption.
However, raw milk can be sold for other uses, as long as it carries the state-required label:

“Not for Human Consumption.”

We follow that requirement. What people choose to do with it after purchase is up to them.

Indiana remains one of the more restrictive states in the country. Much of the U.S. allows on-farm sales, store sales, or herd shares without these labeling barriers.

Raw Dairy We Offer (from Kemps Organic Dairy)

We partner with a neighboring Amish family who manage Kemps Organic Dairy. Their cows are:

• Certified organic

• 100% grass-fed

• Jersey breed (naturally higher in A2 beta-casein)

• Rotated daily on fresh pasture

Available Raw Dairy

• Unpasteurized A2/A2 milk
  (labeled “Not for Human Consumption,” as required by Indiana)

• Raw milk cheeses, aged 60+ days (legal in all states):
  cheddar, colby, baby Swiss, gouda, mozzarella, Monterey Jack jalapeño

• Fresh butter, when available

Freshness: This milk is delivered to us the same day it’s milked and cooled.

Why People Choose Raw Dairy

Some people reach for raw milk because:

• It’s fresh and unprocessed

• Nothing is added or removed

• It still carries its natural enzymes

• It comes from animals raised on pasture, not confinement

• Grass-fed dairy typically has better omega-3 balance, more CLA, and higher fat-soluble vitamins

Raw milk varies greatly depending on the farm. Cleanliness, grazing practices, milking routines, and cooling methods all matter. It’s important to know your dairy.

Raw Milk Laws in Other States

Raw milk access depends on where you live:

• 19 states allow retail sales for human consumption

• Other states allow on-farm sales or herd shares

• Indiana requires the “Not for Human Consumption” label on retail raw milk products

This patchwork of rules has little consistency. Indiana’s restrictions stand out as unusually tight, even compared to neighboring Midwestern states.

Where to Get Raw Dairy Locally

• Order raw A2/A2 milk (state-required label included)

• Choose from our raw milk cheeses aged 60+ days

• Add raw dairy to your regular Tyner Pond Farm home delivery across Central Indiana

In Closing

Indiana’s labeling rules haven’t stopped people from looking for real, fresh dairy. Many want milk from cows on pasture, managed simply and without the industrial steps that define most of today’s dairy system.

Through our partnership with Kemps Organic Dairy, we’re able to offer A2/A2 raw milk (labeled as required) and raw milk cheeses from grass-fed Jerseys rotated daily. People can make their own decisions about what works best for them.

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FAQs

Is raw milk legal in Indiana?
Indiana does not allow retail sales of raw milk for human consumption. Raw milk may be sold only if labeled “Not for Human Consumption.”

Why does raw milk have to be labeled that way?
It’s an Indiana-specific requirement. Many states allow direct raw milk sales without these labels.

Where does your raw milk come from?
We work with Kemps Organic Dairy, a certified organic, 100% grass-fed Jersey herd rotated daily on fresh pasture.

Is your milk A2/A2?
Yes. Jersey cows naturally produce more A2 beta-casein, and this herd is tested A2/A2.

What raw dairy products are available?
Unpasteurized A2/A2 milk (state-required label applied), raw milk cheeses aged 60+ days, and cream or butter when available.

How fresh is your raw milk?
It’s delivered the same day it’s milked and cooled.

Why do some people prefer raw milk?
For freshness, minimal processing, natural enzymes, and the nutritional profile of grass-fed dairy.

Is raw milk safer from small farms?
Safety depends on handling, cleanliness, grazing practices, and cooling—not the farm size. Know your dairy.

Related Reading  

– What A2/A2 Milk Means and Why Jersey Cows Produce It  
– How to Make Raw Milk Kefir at Home