| Crawford grew up in the Belle Mina community on the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station farm. He worked his way through Auburn University, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees.
He served as Limestone County executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) beginning in 1979, before being appointed state director by President George W. Bush in 2001. He served a total of 33 years with FSA. He currently works as an independent crop insurance contractor.
Crawford served on the Athens City Council from 1993 to 2005. He has been active in the Limestone County community, serving as a past member of the Civitan, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. He is a member of the National Rifle Association.
Danny and his wife, Mary Kay, have one son, Matthew. They are members of Lindsay Lane Baptist Church and reside in Athens. |