Diversity Uproar: Tractor Supply Faces Backlash Over Controversial Decision to Cut DEI Initiatives
Franklin, Tennessee – Tractor Supply Company, a major farm-supply retailer, recently made a controversial decision to cut diversity-focused positions and abandon its carbon-emissions goals in response to pressure from conservative activists. This move has sparked a mixture of celebration and disappointment among various groups, including LGBTQ+ organizations, animal sanctuaries, and advocates for Black farmers. The decision to roll back diversity and inclusion efforts came after the company faced criticism from customers and right-wing pressure. Tractor …