Colder temperatures typically signal the end of growing season in Wisconsin, as farmers refocus on processing harvests, maintaining soil health and planning for spring. Not at Hundred Acre.
"We're firing on all cylinders here," said Chris Corkery, founder and CEO of the company, which is currently housed at Century City Business Park, 3945 N. 31st St. After entering select stores in 2024, Hundred Acre has increased its staff threefold over the past six months—from four employees to 12—and recently expanded its retail presence statewide. It now sells its products — salad blend, Italian basil and pesto — at all Wisconsin Metro Markets.
"It's been a remarkable undertaking—it's a milestone for small businesses to accomplish this," said Corkery, expressing gratitude for Metro Market's parent company, Kroger, for its support. "They've had a really personal touch that's helped us grow."
And there's still more on the horizon. Having reached capacity at its Northwest Side farm, Hundred Acre plans to launch a second Milwaukee location by the end of 2026, marking the first step towards Corkery's larger vision to operate up to 30 farms nationwide by 2036.
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