Maxim Kaufman, Founder & CEO of Organo Republic

Maxim Kaufman, Founder and CEO of Organo Republic

Maxim Kaufman is the founder and CEO of Organo Republic, the U.S.-based heirloom and non-GMO seed company he founded in 2017. He personally selects, tests, and grows the seed varieties the company offers, and built the business around a simple belief: that growing your own food should be affordable and achievable for every home gardener — not a premium or niche pursuit.

Under his leadership, Organo Republic sources non-GMO, heirloom, and non-hybrid seeds from trusted, licensed U.S. growers, germination-tests every variety, and has served more than a million home gardeners. In 2026 the company was recognized by Agri Business Review as the Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution, in a profile based on an interview with Maxim as founder and CEO.

Areas of expertise

  • Heirloom and non-GMO seed selection and germination testing
  • Starting seeds indoors, transplanting, and direct sowing
  • Growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers in home gardens
  • Making reliable, affordable seed varieties accessible to first-time gardeners

Maxim writes and reviews the Organo Republic growing guides to help gardeners succeed from seed to harvest.