Background
Foster, George Rainey was born on July 4, 1943 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Kenneth Grady and Odell Foster.
Soil erosion research scientist
Foster, George Rainey was born on July 4, 1943 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Kenneth Grady and Odell Foster.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Tennessee, 1966; Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1975.
Hydraulic engineer agricultural research service, USDA, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1967-1987; professor, head department agricultural engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1987-1991; director, National Sedimentation Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Oxford, Mississippi, since 1991. Consultant in field.
Fellow Soil and Water Conservation Society (editorial board 1989-1995, presidential citation 1977, 93). Member American Society Agricultural Engineers (Hancor award 1993), American Geophysical Union.
Married Sherry R. Foster. Children: Aaron T., Yvette M.