From seed to system, BrightMa Farms has redefined what it means to grow innovation from the ground up. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms, Inc. has emerged as one of South Carolina’s most dynamic AgTech enterprises — a company transforming agricultural waste into climate-smart, high-value materials that serve people, the planet, and profit.
At its core, BrightMa Farms is an innovation ecosystem — a circular network where farmers, scientists, manufacturers, and corporations collaborate to reimagine how agriculture feeds sustainable industry. The company’s model integrates regenerative farming, green chemistry, and advanced manufacturing to create bio-based solutions for global supply chains. From biofiber pallets and molded packaging to bioplastics, paper, and construction materials, every BrightMa innovation begins with a simple question: How can nature’s waste become tomorrow’s resource?
“We don’t just build products; we build pathways,” says Harold Singletary, CEO and Founder of BrightMa Farms. “Our work is about connecting the dots between farmers, industry, and innovation — and showing that circular systems can be both profitable and restorative.”
Rooted in Heritage, Focused on Impact
BrightMa’s roots are steeped in legacy. Singletary’s journey began on the farmland of his ancestors in James Island, SC and Cordesville, SC, where his family cultivated crops for generations. That deep connection to the land and community became the foundation for the BrightMa Circular Ecosystem, a business model grounded in equity, regeneration, and innovation.
Today, BrightMa Farms leverages that legacy to create economic mobility for rural communities and historically underrepresented farmers, ensuring they are participants — not bystanders — in the global sustainability movement.
Innovation Through Collaboration Excellence
What sets BrightMa apart is its ability to form cluster partnerships that bridge academia, industry, and government. Collaborations with SCDA, SCRA, Cargill, Mars Wrigley, Ardent Mills, Amazon, Kemira, NASA EPSCoR, HBCU’s and University partners have accelerated BrightMa’s innovation pipeline, from natural-fiber pallets to sustainable packaging materials.
Each partnership contributes a layer of strength to BrightMa’s integrated platform. The company’s Climate-Smart AgTech and Circular Solutions initiative aligns with federal and corporate sustainability goals, while its R&D partnerships with Clemson University, Tuskegee University, and the HBCU1890 Land-Grant Network ensure that knowledge and opportunity are shared equitably.
“Collaboration excellence drives innovation,” adds Sherman Evans, Vice President of BrightMa Farms. “Every partner, from small farmers to global corporations, is part of the BrightMa circular story — one that’s rewriting how sustainability is scaled.”
Turning Agricultural Waste into Industrial Wealth
BrightMa’s proprietary processes convert byproducts such as industrial hemp stalks, wheat millfeed, and sugarcane bagasse into biocomposite materials that can replace wood, plastic, and other carbon-intensive resources.
- Biofiber Pallets: Lighter, recyclable, and stronger alternatives designed for high-performance logistics and sustainable supply chains.
- Bioplastics and Resin Systems: Engineered for molded packaging and industrial components, delivering strength, durability, and reduced carbon impact.
- Paper & Fiber Packaging: Produced using renewable natural fibers and bio-based binders to create recyclable, compostable substrates for consumer and industrial packaging applications.
- Sustainable Construction Materials: Including panels, boards, and insulation derived from agricultural fibers to reduce embodied carbon and promote circular building practices.
Each innovation reduces waste, captures carbon, and strengthens circular manufacturing, transforming agricultural byproducts into resources that power a truly regenerative economy.
Milestones That Matter
In the past two years, BrightMa Farms has achieved a series of transformative milestones that demonstrate its commitment to advancing circular manufacturing and climate-smart innovation.
- Biofiber Pallet Development: Successfully completed pilot programs showcasing lightweight, recyclable pallet systems engineered from agricultural fiber composites for enhanced durability and sustainability inlogistics.
- Material Valorization Projects: Advanced proprietary processes to convert agricultural byproducts into value-added materials, including bioplastics, composites, and paper substrates for industrial and consumer applications.
- Beyond Feed Initiative: Scaled research and production to transform crop residues into next-generation products that create economic and environmental value across multiple industries.
- Orangeburg Innovation Campus: Initiated development of a state-of-the-art hub for research, fiber processing, and workforce training designed to accelerate BrightMa’s circular ecosystem and regional economic impact.
- BrightMa Fiber Technologies Expansion: Established new production capabilities to manufacture molded fiber and bio-composite products, enabling broader commercialization and supply chain integration.
Each milestone reflects BrightMa’s dedication to turning agricultural waste into industrial wealth — positioning South Carolina as an emerging leader in climate-smart AgTech and sustainable materials innovation.
Circular Thinking, Global Reach
As BrightMa expands its circular ecosystem, it continues to connect local farmers to global markets. The company’s “Seed-to-Manufacturing” framework demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can fuel advanced materials and how supply-chain transformation can originate from community impact.
Singletary envisions a future where BrightMa’s model can be replicated across continents. “Our work is proof that the South can lead the sustainability conversation,” he says. “BrightMa isn’t just a farm — it’s amovement that transforms agricultural waste into economic opportunity and climate action.”
People, Planet, and Profit — in Motion
Every BrightMa project begins with one philosophy: People, Planet, Profit — in balance, not competition. Through this lens, BrightMa creates both economic and environmental impact — supporting farmers, empowering communities, and advancing sustainable industry.
As the company moves into its next growth phase, the BrightMa team remains committed to scaling its ecosystem responsibly and inclusively. With its Orangeburg Innovation Campus set to become a living laboratory for circular manufacturing, BrightMa Farms stands at the intersection of innovation and legacy — a South Carolina story with global implications.
“We’re not just building products,” says Singletary. “We’re building bridges — between ideas, industries, and generations.”
