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Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts (apnews.com)

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The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts.

The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products ranging from farming equipment to pet supplies, faces a deepening backlash over its decision, which itself came after conservative activists spoke out against the company’s work to be more socially inclusive and to curb climate change.

In a public announcement last week, the company said it would eliminate all of its diversity, equity and inclusion roles, end sponsorships of “nonbusiness activities” like Pride festivals, and withdraw its goals for reducing carbon emissions. Critics of the new position argue that Tractor Supply is giving in to hate and harming its customers by abandoning crucial principles.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Based on their post history, they're American too. So if you have any chickens, I'd keep them locked up.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Edgelords gonna edge

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I'm edging right now!

oh, wait. wrong thread.