Location: Conway, Ark.
Owner: Charles Idleman
History: Circle I Feed and Pet opened in 1997 after owner Charles Idleman and his son saw a need for a feed store in the Conway, Ark., area.
Products: Charles said they cater to those customers who are “hobby farmers,” offering bagged feed for various species of livestock, as well as pets.
“We mainly sell horse feed,” he said. “We are a Nutrena dealer and I sell mostly the Safe Choice Senior. I also sell a lot of the Nutrena Stockman’s 50/50 to people who have goats.”
Another popular item for the store is Bermuda horse hay.
Circle I also offers feeds from Hirsch, Taste of the Wild and Diamond dog food.
Customers can also find a few animal health items, animal health products, toys, home and garden, clothing, hardware and seasonable items. The store also holds chick days.
“We have some good customers, some loyal customers,” Charles said. “We just try to do the best we can for them.”
If a customer has a special order, Charles said if he can find it, he can order it.
“We’re just a small store, but we try to get people what they want and need,” Charles said.
