Darwin is a graduate of Jackson Area Vo-Tech in Farm Management and Operations.  Additional education includes course work at Kaplan Professional Schools and various other classes related to real estate appraisal. 

Darwin is a licensed auctioneer and real property appraiser.  He conducts many auctions each year involving farm land, farm equipment, antiques and household items.  Along with his involvement in the auction business and real estate appraisals, he is currently operating a 1,500 acre farming enterprise located in Watonwan and Cottonwood counties, with his brother.  Dar has been a member of the Watonwan Farm Service adviser board, Watonwan County Pork Producers, Watonwan County Fair Board, Madelia Saddle Club and is an associate of Auctioneer Alley / Land Services Unlimited, Inc.

Darwin is a lifelong resident of the Watonwan county area and currently reside, along with his wife Amy, on a farm southwest of Butterfield, MN