Tractor Supply Company has eliminated its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as part of what the retail chain says is a push to distance itself from “nonbusiness activities” after conservative backlash from some of its customer base.

Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals

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

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

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"Go woke, go broke," one commenter quipped.

Fact Check: Tractor Supply Co. Lost $300M 'After Going Woke'?

(Source – Honeywell) Tractor Supply Co., a prominent American home-improvement store, announced significant policy changes on Thursday, igniting a nationwide debate. The company declared it would cease supporting Pride celebrations, abandon its carbon emission goals, and redirect its resources toward other areas. “We have heard from customers that we...

Tractor Supply Co. Faces Backlash Over Policy Changes

Dairy farmers in Denmark face having to pay an annual tax of 672 krone ($96) per cow for the planet-heating emissions they generate.

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Nashville, TN

Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” Girl, turned heads on social media this past Fourth of July after sharing a revealing photo of herself. Welch, who appears to have quite a future ahead of her, shot to fame after her brief street interview went viral, making her an internet sensation.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

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USA TODAY

Tractor Supply's decision to pull back on DEI and ESG initiatives is disappointing. It is not surprising given the political environment today.

Tractor Supply caved to anti-DEI pressure. Their promises were too good to be true.

Grist

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As a flock of about 2,000 sheep graze between rows of solar panels, grazier Tony Inder wonders what all the fuss is about. “I’m not going to suggest it’s everyone’s cup of tea,” he says. “But as far as sheep grazing goes, solar is really good.”

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Hickory, NC

“This only came to most people’s attention when it passed in the [US] House [of Representatives], but I can tell you farmers in my state [North Carolina] have been blowing up the phone lines of Senator Budd and Senator Tillis about this,” says Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer growing corn and soybeans on a 30-acre farm in Hickory, North Carolina.

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

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Newark, NJ

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Agroecology is a science, practice, and movement that seeks social, political, economic, and environmental sustainability in the global food system. According to a new study led by Dartmouth College, although this field is currently gaining momentum in the United States, it requires close collaboration between scientists, farmers, and activists. Ecological...

Sustainable food systems are gaining momentum

Tractor Supply Co. communicated via a press release last week that it is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion roles; withdrawing carbon emission goals; and walking back support for the LGBTQ+ community as part of sweeping changes to environmental, social and governance initiatives. More specifically, the retailer of home improvement equipment, livestock and agricultural supplies for farmers and pet owners said moving forward it will:

Tractor Supply Co. Eliminates DEI Roles, Pride Support and Carbon Emissions Goals

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

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The National Black Farmers Association on Tuesday called on Tractor Supply President and CEO Hal Lawton to resign, following the retailer’s decision last week to nix its diversity and climate goals. On Thursday, the retailer announced it will eliminate all its diversity, equity and inclusion roles, withdraw its carbon-emission...

Black farmers call on Tractor Supply CEO to resign following diversity about-face

Female-led rural enterprise will help Europe achieve its environmental goals, according to an EU-funded expert. Dr Maura Farrell grew up surrounded by strong women who played a key role in shaping her ideas about women in farming and rural life. Both of her grandmothers farmed their whole lives and had as much a connection to the land and farming as her grandfathers.

Seeds of change: Women’s role in greening European agriculture

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These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them

Tractor Supply Co., headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., operates over 2,200 stores across the United States, primarily serving rural areas. The company was previously recognized for its...

These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them

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