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Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota Contest

We are thrilled to announce that our Little Giant® Flatback Bucket made it into the Top 64 entries in the "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" competition! This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the innovation and quality of our product. 

The Little Giant® Flat Back Bucket, by Miller Manufacturing is an innovative feeding solution for livestock. Farmers and homesteaders have long faced challenges with traditional round feeding buckets, which are easily knocked over by livestock, leading to spills of food and water. The flat back design of this bucket effectively addresses these issues.

Key Advantages:
Stability: The flat back design allows the bucket to be securely hung against a wall or fence, significantly reducing the risk of tipping over and losing expensive feed. This feature is particularly beneficial for large animals that tend to knock over their feed buckets.

Space Efficiency: Fits snugly against walls, optimizing space in feeding areas. The bucket features a heavy-duty wire handle with a notch for hanging as well as stacking ribs which allow the pails to separate easily when stacked.

Durability: Made from polyethylene resin, it is impact resistant, protects against warpage and helps prevent stress cracks.

With over 500,000 buckets sold annually, The Little Giant® Flat Back bucket is the most recognized brand of farm buckets in the US, commonly seen at state and county fairs.

Miller Manufacturing Company, headquartered in Eagan, MN with a manufacturing and distribution center in Glencoe, Minnesota is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of over 1,000 farm, ranch, and pet products which are sold under the brand names of Little Giant, Hot-Shot® Springer Magrath®, API™, Double -Tuf ®,and Pet Lodge™. These brands can be found in over 30 countries. Founded in 1941, Miller remains a family-owned business.

Starting September 3rd, the public voting begins! The contest is structured as a bracket tournament, where companies will face off against each other. The company in each matchup that accumulates the most points will advance to Round Two. 

Top 64 Voting window: September 3 at 12:00 pm – September 8 at 11:59 pm

Top 32 Voting window: September 9 at 12:00 pm – September 15 at 11:59 pm

Top 16 Voting window: September 16 at 12:00 pm – September 22 at 11:59 pm

Top 8 Voting window: September 23 at 12:00 pm – September 29 at 11:59 pm

Top 4 Voting window: September 30 at 12:00 pm - October 4 at 3:00 pm

Voters are allowed to cast one vote, per email, per day, per match up!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE