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Cowan Johnson
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.”
The Bob and Cowan Johnson Family
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.