Tractor Supply announced it would eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and carbon emissions goals.
The company posted a statement on Saturday indicating it would "stop sponsoring nonbusiness activities like pride festivals and voting campaigns," instead choosing to focus on employee development and "rural American priorities," including agriculture, animal welfare and veterans.
The shift comes after a right-wing commentator drew attention to the company's stance on LGBTQ+ rights and its diversity initiatives.
“We have heard from customers that we have disappointed them,” the company said. “We have taken this feedback to heart.”
Here's what to know about Tractor Supply's decision and store locations in Arizona.
Why are people mad at Tractor Supply?
Several weeks ago, conservative commentator Robby Starbuck posted on X, formerly Twitter, calling out the company's stances on LGBTQ+ rights; its efforts to decrease or offset carbon emissions; and its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
"I take no pleasure in bringing this all to light. I’m a Tennessean who loves to support TN companies but as a proud Tennessean I know these woke priorities don’t align with our state or @TractorSupply ’s customer base," Starbuck posted on X.
He encouraged followers to call Tractor Supply's corporate offices and stop buying from Tractor Supply.
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What is Tractor Supply changing?
In its statement, Tractor Supply's indicated it would:
- No longer submit data to the Human Rights Campaign.
- Refocus its team member engagement groups on mentoring, networking and supporting the business.
- Further focus on rural American priorities including agricultural education, animal welfare, veteran causes and being a good neighbor. Stop sponsoring nonbusiness activities like pride festivals and voting campaigns.
- Eliminate DEI roles and DEI goals.
- Withdraw carbon emission goals and focus on land and water conservation efforts.
Tractor Supply locations in Arizona
There are eight Tractor Supply stores in metro Phoenix, according to the company's website.
- Apache Junction: 10545 E. Main St.
- Buckeye: 2555 S. Miller Road
- Cave Creek: 34350 N. Cave Creek Road
- Chandler: 25606 S. Arizona Ave.
- Fountain Hills: 17130 East Shea Blvd.
- Queen Creek: 24930 S. Ellsworth Road
- Surprise: 17050 W. Custer Lane
- Tolleson: 789 North 99th Ave.
There are 28 Tractor Supply locations outside metro Phoenix:
- Benson: 350 S. Ocotillo Ave.
- Bullhead City: 967 Hancock Road, Suite 5
- Camp Verde: 311 N. Goswick Way
- Casa Grande: 1988 E. Florence Blvd.
- Coolidge: 950 N. Arizona Blvd.
- Cottonwood: 685 West SR 89A
- Douglas: 215 W. Ninth St.
- Flagstaff: 2020 E. Route 66
- Green Valley: 75 N. Abrego Drive
- Holbrook: 1521 Navajo Blvd.
- Kingman: 3136-A N. Stockton Hill Road
- Lake Havasu City: 3200 Highway 95 North
- Maricopa: 17590 N. Shea Way
- Miami: 2260 W. U.S. 60 in Miami
- Nogales: 2165 N. Grand Ave.
- Payson: 510 E. State Highway 260
- Prescott: 3301 Willow Creek Road
- Prescott Valley: 8740 E. Eastridge Drive
- Show Low: 3801 S. White Mountain Road
- Sierra Vista: 4860 E. SR 90
- Thatcher: 2411 W. U.S. 70
- Tucson: 7735 N. Casa Grande Highway; 15884 N. Oracle Road; 1715 W. Valencia Road; 9848 E. Old Vail Road
- Wickenburg: 1860 W. Wickenburg Way
- Yuma: 10637 S. Frontage Road; 2221 West 32nd St.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Tractor Supply cuts Pride support, DEI roles and more after boycott. Here's what to know
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