National Black Farmers Association Calls for Immediate Resignation of Tractor Supply President
National Black Farmers Association Calls for Immediate Resignation of Tractor Supply President
BOYDTON, Va., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling for the immediate resignation of Tractor Supply President Hal Lawton following the company's recent decision to cut diversity-focused positions and withdraw its carbon-emissions goals in response to right-wing pressure.
國家黑人農民協會（NBFA）呼籲拖拉機供應公司董事長Hal Lawton立即辭職，以回應右翼壓力，公司最近決定削減多元化崗位和放棄碳排放目標。
Boyd calls for President's resignation after TS cut diversity-focused positions and withdrew its carbon-emissions goals.
因拖拉機供應公司削減多元化崗位和放棄其碳排放目標，Boyd要求總統辭職。
Tractor Supply, one of the country's largest farm-supply retailers, announced on Thursday (June 27, 2024) that it would refocus on its "85-year-old culture" and step away from "political agendas." This decision has been met with outrage from the NBFA, a non-profit organization that represents tens of thousands of African American farmers and their families nationwide.
作爲這個國家最大的農業用品零售商之一，拖拉機供應公司宣佈將重新關注其“85年曆史文化” ，並遠離“政治議程”。這一決定引發了NBFA的憤怒，該非營利組織代表數萬名美國非裔農民及其家庭。
According to Tractor Supply's statement, this decision does not change the company's commitment to its customers and team members, and providing a welcoming and respectful environment. However, NBFA President John Boyd, a shareholder and customer of Tractor Supply, believes otherwise.
根據拖拉機供應公司的聲明，這種決定並不改變公司對客戶和團隊成員的承諾，並提供友好和尊重的環境。然而，作爲拖拉機供應公司的股東和客戶，NBFA主席約翰·博伊德卻認爲不然。
"Tractor Supply has shown with its broken promises that it has little respect for black farmers," said Boyd. "As President of the NBFA, I am appalled by this decision, which is reflective of the ongoing racial tension and division in America. This affects our 130,000 members, many of whom regularly shop at Tractor Supply. Having repeatedly attempted to discuss our concerns with Mr. Hal Lawton, I am now calling for his immediate resignation."
博伊德表示：“拖拉機供應公司的這些虛假承諾顯示出它對黑人農民的尊重是很少的。作爲NBFA主席，我對這個決定感到憤怒，這反映了美國持續存在的種族張力和分裂。這影響了我們13萬名會員，其中許多人經常在拖拉機供應公司購物。我們曾多次試圖與Hal Lawton先生討論我們的關切，現在我要求他立即辭職。”
Last year, Tractor Supply celebrated its recognition for pursuing workplace diversity. In its February annual report, the company stated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and announced new initiatives aimed at achieving these goals. However, the recent decision to roll back these initiatives has sparked outrage and disappointment among black farmers and their supporters.
去年，拖拉機供應公司因追求職場多樣性而獲得表彰。在其二月年度報告中，該公司宣佈其對多樣性，公平性和包容性的承諾，並宣佈了旨在實現這些目標的新舉措。然而，最近決定撤回這些倡議引發了黑人農民及其支持者的憤怒和失望。
"Diversity and inclusion play a key role in moving our business forward," Tractor Supply said in its annual report. "Our workforce is approximately 51% male and 49% female, and racial and ethnic minorities comprise about 18% of our workforce."
拖拉機供應公司在年度報告中表示:“多樣性和包容性在推動我們的業務發展方面起着關鍵作用，我們的職工大約51%是男性，49%是女性，少數族裔佔我們 workforce 的18%。”
In addition to diversity, Tractor Supply also pledged to cut its carbon footprint by 20% by 2025 and by 50% by 2030, and to achieve net-zero emissions across all operations by 2040. These commitments, along with the company's recognition for its pursuit of diversity, gave hope to many farmers, especially those from underrepresented communities.
拖拉機供應公司除了在多樣化方面承諾外，還承諾減少其碳足跡，在2025年前減少20%，在2030年前減少50%，並在2040年實現所有業務環節的淨零排放。這些承諾以及該公司追求多樣性的表彰，給許多農民帶來了希望，特別是那些來自弱勢群體的農民。
But as Boyd pointed out, Tractor Supply continues to participate in predominantly white farm shows and events while snubbing events and opportunities for black farmers. The company has never displayed a booth or sponsored an event or training opportunity for black farmers, denying them the respect and dignity they deserve. This behavior is reflective of the widespread disdain that still exists in the agricultural industries towards people of color.
但正如博伊德所指出的那樣，拖拉機供應公司繼續參加以白人爲主的農業展覽和活動，同時對黑人農民的活動和機會不屑一顧。公司從未爲黑人農民展示展位或贊助活動或培訓機會，剝奪了他們應得的尊重和尊嚴。這種行爲反映了在農業行業普遍存在的針對有色人種的蔑視。
Many sectors of American society have taken action to address the shameful racial disparities that plague people of color. However, Tractor Supply has not followed suit. As an association that represents a substantial customer base for Tractor Supply, the NBFA believes its members deserve the same consideration as other agricultural associations and non-profits, who enjoy discounts on Tractor Supply purchases and program support.
美國社會的許多領域已採取行動解決困擾有色人種的可恥的種族差距。然而，拖拉機供應公司並沒有效仿。作爲代表拖拉機供應公司重要客戶基礎的協會，NBFA認爲其成員應享有與其他農業協會和非營利組織同等的考慮，他們享受拖拉機供應公司購買折扣和計劃支持。
"We deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, not as a nuisance," said Boyd.
博伊德說：“我們應該得到尊重和尊嚴的對待，而不是被視爲麻煩。”
For more information on this matter, please contact NBFA President John Boyd at [email protected] or 434-210-2286.
如需更多信息，請與NBFA主席約翰·博伊德聯繫[email protected]或撥打434-210-2286。
The NBFA is a non-profit organization that represents African American farmers and their families in the United States. Its education and advocacy efforts focus on civil rights, land retention, access to loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
NBFA是代表美國非裔農民及其家庭的非營利組織。其教育和倡導工作側重於民權，土地保有，獲得貸款，教育和農業培訓以及爲黑人和其他小型農民提供鄉村經濟發展。
Contact for more information:
聯繫更多信息：
John Boyd
約翰·博伊德
[email protected]
[email protected]
434-210-2286
434-210-2286
About National Black Farmers Association
國家黑人農民協會(National Black Farmers Association)
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers and their families in the United States. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide. NBFA's education and advocacy efforts have been focused on civil rights, land retention, access to public and private loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
國家黑人農民協會(NBFA)是一個非營利性組織，代表美國非裔農民及其家庭。作爲一個協會，它服務於遍佈全國的成千上萬的會員。NBFA的教育和倡導工作側重於民權、土地保有、進入公共和私人貸款、教育和農業培訓，以及爲其他小型農民提供農村經濟發展。
CONTACT: [email protected]
聯繫方式：[email protected]
SOURCE National Black Farmers Association
來源：國家黑人農民協會(National Black Farmers Association)
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