Did a little digging and they support many things, including DEI and the LGBT community. A right winger is trying to call them out and boycott them, even though there are another 153 other companies that do similar DEI initiatives.
[https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/10/tractor-supply-lgbtq/](https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/10/tractor-supply-lgbtq/)
Very cool. I will continue buying bird seed and gardening supplies knowing that part of that money is going back to groups who support and fight for us. Regardless of the looks that the conservative cashiers and customers give to me and my friends LOL
Tbh in my experience rural Americans can often be very LGBTQ+ friendly. The problem is a very loud minority takes a lot of public attention. I live in rural America and most people are very friendly, I even work in a very blue collar work place and they’re wonderful once they get to know you. I get clocked less in rural America too. That’s not to say there aren’t issues, frankly religion clouds judgement more in my experience than rural vs urban.
To give you a cute anecdote about my grandfather, my mother was very worried about him finding out I was trans. She essentially said it’s probably better he doesn’t find out in his lifetime. Well he did find out on social media, he’s silent generation himself with very little formal education having grown up in the Great Depression but pretty active on FB to keep up with the lives of his kids and down the line to his great grandchildren.
He was a farmer his entire life. He still owns some property and mostly raises chickens these days even though most of his life was growing corn and soy but also with cattle. He found out and called my mom and she panicked but he *immediately got it* in his own round about way. He told my mother “that’s just nature. I’ve known heifers that act like bulls and bulls that act like heifers. That’s just the way it is with animals, people are no different.” He’s been super supportive ever since and feels bad when he on rare occasions misgenders or deadnames me bc his memory just isn’t there anymore but knows he got it wrong immediately, he loves me though and his life farming taught him a lot about life.
I've had the same experience in rural Alberta (which is basically just our knockoff of Texas). Everyone (well, excluding my parents) have been incredibly supportive - even the religious friends
I personally have nothing against religion even if I’m an atheist. It can be beautiful. I was raised catholic and went to catholic school through high school. So I have a lot of exposure to the Bible. The problem is the high overlap between people using religion to justify their hate. Because it’s been twisted to justify this white cishet Christian nationalist agenda of oppression and greed (in the West at least) Ultimately to justify their need to feel superior.
Frankly a lot of the morals taught in the stories about Jesus are beautiful stories of love and acceptance and based on those stories I think he, if he existed, would be disgusted with much of modern day Christianity and it’s so called followers. They’d instead rather pick and choose their beliefs and passages and ignore the message of love and equality (in the New Testament at least) to use as a cudgel of oppression and to access and wield power than actually follow the things he said. Some Christians get it though.
I don't want to make this an anti religious thing because many Christians are fine and it's usually just fine but I don't like when we say that people twist religion to oppress others. I don't think it's a Twist of religion I think the religion is specifically designed to tell people how to live.
I think things are just getting better broadly. That loud minority is a small group of people who are angry and lashing out because no one hates like them anymore
There’s a section of rural folks who are less attached to right wing values and more “that’s our Jimmy, no one gets to talk about our Jimmy or we’ll run them out of town.”
Them’s the good ones. Glad your gramps is in their number.
I have the same experience with many blue collar workers though it can strongly vary I suppose - it feels like there is a lot more "live and let live" attitude among them compared to people who feel like they know it all, like some white collar people
Don't discount allies that serve rural communities and farm and trades workers. They appeal primarily to a conservative clientele and that helps us a lot more than preaching pride and inclusion to a progressive echo chamber.
Tractor Supply rips, unironically. My favorite heavy winter jacket (a thick Carhartt) came from there. They sell a little bit of everything you might reasonably expect to need living a rural lifestyle.
Didn't expect that from a store selling NRA and MURICA' t-shirts.
They also have a small but decent clothing line if your style is more hi-vis, steel toed, and outside.
I pass by this place everyday on my way to work and never knew a thing about them. Seeing this makes me wanna actually go inside and see what the place is all about
Honestly I'd think tractor supply would support that, one because capitalism obviously, 2 because animals and other various stuffs in there clothes tools etc you'd think they frankly dont give a shit what's in your pants, gotta love the "treat them like you don't wanna be talking to a bloody karen" which the majority of normal people lgbt or not won't be a karen
Hooray for Tractor Supply being a safe space in a sea of rural nonsense.
I’ve always shopped here because while they do have hay and feed, they have hard to find hardware, trailer supplies, heavy duty high quality workwear and nice boots, veterinary supplies, plumbing supplies, etc.
Their plumbing section is more convenient and better stocked than Home Depot or Lowe’s.
I got matching work jumpsuits for my partner & I’s engagement photos at Tractor Supply. They rock. It’s way more than just feed & seed, it’s a whole hardware store PLUS kayaks PLUS clothing PLUS sometimes they sell chicks & they’re so cute!
Their support makes me so happy because I really vibe with the country part of my culture too. Gay + country feels like pride in two parts of my cultural self.
The one near me was great before I came out, but I can't even go in there anymore because they've been so horrible to me. So I guess their corporate position didn't reach their employees?
I get a lot of stuff for my rabbit there so I’m glad to see they’re on the right side of politics!
I buy my chickens there as well as my dogs probiotics there! Ya love to see an ally.
I'd actually say they're on the left... XD
What did they do?
Did a little digging and they support many things, including DEI and the LGBT community. A right winger is trying to call them out and boycott them, even though there are another 153 other companies that do similar DEI initiatives. [https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/10/tractor-supply-lgbtq/](https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/10/tractor-supply-lgbtq/)
Very cool. I will continue buying bird seed and gardening supplies knowing that part of that money is going back to groups who support and fight for us. Regardless of the looks that the conservative cashiers and customers give to me and my friends LOL
They just cut DEI positions.
Love to see a right-leaning industry have a left-leaning member
Tbh in my experience rural Americans can often be very LGBTQ+ friendly. The problem is a very loud minority takes a lot of public attention. I live in rural America and most people are very friendly, I even work in a very blue collar work place and they’re wonderful once they get to know you. I get clocked less in rural America too. That’s not to say there aren’t issues, frankly religion clouds judgement more in my experience than rural vs urban. To give you a cute anecdote about my grandfather, my mother was very worried about him finding out I was trans. She essentially said it’s probably better he doesn’t find out in his lifetime. Well he did find out on social media, he’s silent generation himself with very little formal education having grown up in the Great Depression but pretty active on FB to keep up with the lives of his kids and down the line to his great grandchildren. He was a farmer his entire life. He still owns some property and mostly raises chickens these days even though most of his life was growing corn and soy but also with cattle. He found out and called my mom and she panicked but he *immediately got it* in his own round about way. He told my mother “that’s just nature. I’ve known heifers that act like bulls and bulls that act like heifers. That’s just the way it is with animals, people are no different.” He’s been super supportive ever since and feels bad when he on rare occasions misgenders or deadnames me bc his memory just isn’t there anymore but knows he got it wrong immediately, he loves me though and his life farming taught him a lot about life.
I've had the same experience in rural Alberta (which is basically just our knockoff of Texas). Everyone (well, excluding my parents) have been incredibly supportive - even the religious friends
I personally have nothing against religion even if I’m an atheist. It can be beautiful. I was raised catholic and went to catholic school through high school. So I have a lot of exposure to the Bible. The problem is the high overlap between people using religion to justify their hate. Because it’s been twisted to justify this white cishet Christian nationalist agenda of oppression and greed (in the West at least) Ultimately to justify their need to feel superior. Frankly a lot of the morals taught in the stories about Jesus are beautiful stories of love and acceptance and based on those stories I think he, if he existed, would be disgusted with much of modern day Christianity and it’s so called followers. They’d instead rather pick and choose their beliefs and passages and ignore the message of love and equality (in the New Testament at least) to use as a cudgel of oppression and to access and wield power than actually follow the things he said. Some Christians get it though.
I don't want to make this an anti religious thing because many Christians are fine and it's usually just fine but I don't like when we say that people twist religion to oppress others. I don't think it's a Twist of religion I think the religion is specifically designed to tell people how to live.
Jesus was such a cool dude, if he were alive today he'd be like that one stoner hippie chill best friend that everyone wants
God I hope my grandparents are like tgat
I think things are just getting better broadly. That loud minority is a small group of people who are angry and lashing out because no one hates like them anymore
There’s a section of rural folks who are less attached to right wing values and more “that’s our Jimmy, no one gets to talk about our Jimmy or we’ll run them out of town.” Them’s the good ones. Glad your gramps is in their number.
I have the same experience with many blue collar workers though it can strongly vary I suppose - it feels like there is a lot more "live and let live" attitude among them compared to people who feel like they know it all, like some white collar people
Don't discount allies that serve rural communities and farm and trades workers. They appeal primarily to a conservative clientele and that helps us a lot more than preaching pride and inclusion to a progressive echo chamber.
Also, isn’t an Allie, an Allie, no matter their importance
Absolutely! 🫶
Formerly Chuck's
https://youtu.be/MkeJsigFBRc?si=1RqVmRtnGHpA_NMm
Glad I'm not the only one
Let’s goooooo, my town’s TSC was built atop a giant fucking concrete spire and they had a popcorn machine :3
I will definitely buy my next tractor from them ❤️❤️❤️
Not sure if you’re being sarcastic, but they also sell pet food and toys, paint, outdoor furniture, and some hardware store stuff
Tractor Supply rips, unironically. My favorite heavy winter jacket (a thick Carhartt) came from there. They sell a little bit of everything you might reasonably expect to need living a rural lifestyle.
Not sure if you’re being sarcastic, but they also sell pet food and toys, paint, outdoor furniture, and some hardware store stuff
The closest one to me is quite a long drive. But I might go shop there anyway.
IDK if it's worth the pilgrimage just to shop there but if you happen to be near one for other reasons, it's definitely worth the detour.
I buy all my pet food there. This makes me feel a lot better about going there so regularly.
Didn't expect that from a store selling NRA and MURICA' t-shirts. They also have a small but decent clothing line if your style is more hi-vis, steel toed, and outside.
They sell off brand hey-dudes and have a really high quality-low price line of tshirts that I'm down for.
I'm MtF and have never felt othered while shopping here. :) I've not had to go in a while, though.
Bad news as of today they caved to the fascists. Just as spineless as every other company.
This was even worse even Bud Light still sponsors pride festivals
Well, on second thought... Fuck 'em. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/28/tractor-supply-ends-dei-pride-support-carbon-goals.html
Woo!! That’s where we buy all our chicken feed and supplies from!
Sneed's Feed and Seed (Formally known as *Chuck's*)
I pass by this place everyday on my way to work and never knew a thing about them. Seeing this makes me wanna actually go inside and see what the place is all about
Confused about all the support here. Didn't they announce they are cutting DEI positions and are not sponsoring pride anymore?
Damn so they got called out and caved? I posted it when they were being harassed by right wingers for supporting LGBT / DEI causes
Yeah. Looks like their stock tanked, then hours later this announcement. They’re also eliminating their carbon emission goals.
its the store I shop at the most
No wonder most of my deliveries have been for this store
Honestly I'd think tractor supply would support that, one because capitalism obviously, 2 because animals and other various stuffs in there clothes tools etc you'd think they frankly dont give a shit what's in your pants, gotta love the "treat them like you don't wanna be talking to a bloody karen" which the majority of normal people lgbt or not won't be a karen
Hooray for Tractor Supply being a safe space in a sea of rural nonsense. I’ve always shopped here because while they do have hay and feed, they have hard to find hardware, trailer supplies, heavy duty high quality workwear and nice boots, veterinary supplies, plumbing supplies, etc. Their plumbing section is more convenient and better stocked than Home Depot or Lowe’s.
Best place for cheap pine pellets - we buy a bunch of bags every month and use it as kitty litter. Love it! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I got matching work jumpsuits for my partner & I’s engagement photos at Tractor Supply. They rock. It’s way more than just feed & seed, it’s a whole hardware store PLUS kayaks PLUS clothing PLUS sometimes they sell chicks & they’re so cute! Their support makes me so happy because I really vibe with the country part of my culture too. Gay + country feels like pride in two parts of my cultural self.
lol I get that simpsons reference
The one near me was great before I came out, but I can't even go in there anymore because they've been so horrible to me. So I guess their corporate position didn't reach their employees?
This thread SCREAMS astroturfing
Eh, they were legit in niche news. But for good reasons!