Yes, Raw milk sales are permitted in Oregon under strict state oversight, but only through licensed herd-share agreements or retail sales from licensed dairies. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) enforces testing and labeling mandates, while recent 2026 compliance shifts require annual pathogen screenings for all raw milk producers.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Oregon
- Licensing Requirement: Only licensed dairies may sell raw milk, either directly to consumers or via herd-share programs, with ODA-approved permits.
- Testing Protocols: Mandatory quarterly tests for E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter, with results submitted to ODA within 10 days.
- Labeling Mandates: Containers must display “Raw Milk—Not Pasteurized” in bold, 12-point font, along with the dairy’s license number and expiration date.
Producers must also comply with Oregon’s Grade A Raw Milk Standards, which exceed federal guidelines. Violations trigger immediate suspension under ODA’s 2025 enforcement directive.