Cowan Johnson named new NC Poultry Federation president

The North Carolina Poultry Federation has named Cowan Johnson of House of Raeford Farms as their president for 2024-25. The announcement was recently made at the organization’s annual meeting in Greensboro.

Johnson, a seasoned professional with 23 years of service at House of Raeford, a poultry business founded by his grandfather, has been a key figure in the company’s growth.

“It is an honor to accept this important role, and I look forward to our federation making great strides over the next year in support of the North Carolina poultry industry,” said Johnson. “I am also pleased to follow in the leadership footsteps of my father and current House of Raeford CEO, Bob Johnson, and my late grandfather, Marvin Johnson, both of whom served as NCPF presidents.”

Johnson, who most recently served as vice-president of NC Poultry Federation, is the president of House of Raeford’s ready-to-cook and further processing divisions, and president of sales. He serves on the corporation’s board of directors and is the operations manager of House of Raeford’s largest ready-to-cook processing location in Wallace. His journey within the company has seen him take on increasing responsibilities in diverse roles. Notably, Johnson also manages his chicken houses, contributing to House of Raeford’s Rose Hill and Wallace processing operations.

In addition to his roles at House of Raeford, Johnson is a member of the National Chicken Council’s board of directors.

Under Johnson’s leadership, the North Carolina Poultry Federation aims to address the industry’s evolving challenges and opportunities, acting as a unified voice for the industry, promoting a favorable business environment for all those involved in the poultry industry in North Carolina.