Keith Ford represents most of Port Hueneme and portions of Oxnard and Camarillo. His farming journey began in 1977 under the mentorship of Donald F. Driscoll in Watsonville, California. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for agriculture. In 1989, Keith took his first entrepreneurial step by establishing a partnership to cultivate 14 acres in Watsonville. By 1990, he expanded his operations, adding another partnership and planting his first 25 acres in Oxnard.

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As the CEO of Ocean Breeze Ag Management LLC, he currently manages extensive berry farms in Oxnard and an additional 200 acres in Santa Maria. Throughout his time in Oxnard, Keith has been deeply involved in addressing the complexities of water and irrigation on the Oxnard Plain. Whether utilizing PTP water, drawing from the Pleasant Valley Water District, or relying on pumped well water, Keith has developed a nuanced understanding of the intricate water issues facing the agricultural community.