NC Poultry Federation Names House of Raeford’s Cowan Johnson as President

ROSE HILL, NC – October 8, 2024.  The North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF) recently

named Cowan Johnson of House of Raeford Farms as their president for 2024-25. NCPF made

the announcement at the organization’s annual meeting in Greensboro, NC. As the state’s “voice

of the poultry industry,” NCPF plays a crucial role in advocating for producers and processors of

chicken, turkey, and egg products.

Johnson, who most recently served as vice-president of NCPF, is currently president of House of

Raeford’s Ready-to-Cook and Further Processing Divisions as well as president of sales for the

company. He also 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, NC.

“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.”

Cowan is a 23-year veteran of House of Raeford, a poultry business founded by his grandfather.

He has progressively gained responsibility over the years in a variety of positions from sales to

maintenance to plant management and more. Cowan also owns and operates his own chicken

houses, growing birds for House of Raeford’s Rose Hill, NC, and Wallace, NC processing

operations.

In addition to his roles at House of Raeford, Johnson is a member of the National Chicken

Council’s board of directors. His outside interests include board membership at Harrells

Christian Academy and Coastal Chemical Company, coaching youth baseball, and flying private

aircraft. Cowan is married to his wife Jennifer and has five children.

NCPF has served North Carolina poultry producers and processors since 1968, providing a

united voice for the industry with government, media, and the public. Their mission is to create

a favorable climate for business success for everyone involved in the poultry industry in North

Carolina. Under Johnson’s leadership, the federation aims to continue this legacy and address

the evolving challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Contact:

Dave Witter Dave.Witter@HouseOfRaeford.com 910-289-6895 (office) 910-282-7179 (mobile)