North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSC) Commission Honors John Cooper with Distinguished Service 

While work for The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission was “ad hoc” during the work on the ‘cooperative issue’, NCSC was John’s first ever registered client as a lobbyist in 2010. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to see the Commission succeed. John was instrumental in securing a recurring international marketing allocation from the NC General Assembly, as well as the $5M G.A. grant to combat GRKN and, most recently, an additional recurring marketing allocation of $500k, annually.

North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Hosts Exclusive Influencer Farm Tour 

The 4-day farm tour was full of key insights with visits to local restaurants, research stations, and farming operations. Each experience provided a deeper dive into the North Carolina lifestyle fueled by passion, local pride, and a connection to tradition.

North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Celebrates National Sweetpotato Month

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC), made up of 300 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors, and business associates celebrated National Sweetpotato Month with an influencer campaign and mat release launch. The Commission promotes increasing sweetpotato purchases and consumption in key markets nationwide.

North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month:

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC), made up of 400 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors, and business associates announces the launch of their new e-cookbook Sweet Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month. The promotion is a tribute to the Hispanic community whose vibrant cultures and traditions have intertwined with sweetpotatoes from both a cultivation as well as culinary cuisine throughout much of history.

NC SweetPotato Commission Launches 2022 Summer Blackstone Giveaway Promotion

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, the marketing and promotional organization for the largest sweetpotato producing state in the United States, has launched the Blazin’ Blackstone Giveaway Contest, a summer recipe promotion highlighting delicious new ways to enjoy sweetpotatoes.