Keith grew up on a diversified farm near Bottineau, North Dakota.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Extension and Agricultural Education with emphasis on plant science and horticulture from North Dakota State University.   After attending NDSU he taught Vocational Agriculture and farmed.  His farming experience includes crops, forage, livestock and aquaponics production.  

In 2014 Keith developed an Aquaponics Program at Dakota College in Bottineau, North Dakota. The program provides diverse hands-on learning experiences. Lecture classes are available on campus as well as online.