Rob Farnsworth grew up in the Iron Range town of Chisholm. After graduating from high school, he earned his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Saint Thomas, in Saint Paul. He later earned his master's degree from Minnesota State Mankato in Special Education. Rob has been a teacher for the last 21 years and currently works for the Hibbing School District.

In addition to teaching, Rob is also a licensed real estate agent. Rob began his real estate career with Village Realty in 2015. Since that time, he has helped many clients find their dream home or sell their current home. 

Rob lives in Hibbing with his wife and four children.