Luther Foster (October 8, 1849 – June 17, 1933) was a scientist and pioneer educator of agriculture in the Western United States in the later half of the 1800s and the early 1900s.

[1][5] Agricultural experiment stations were, and still are, important scientific research centers that investigate difficulties and potential improvements to food production and agribusiness.

The results of his studies were published in newspapers and scientific journals benefiting farmers all over the Western United States.

Subjects included cattle feeding, sugar beets, corn experiments, pork production, irrigation, poultry, soil improvement, seed care, alfalfa growing, and forestry.

[1] On his death in 1933, H. L. Kent, president of New Mexico State College, honored Professor Foster for his valuable service in the educational field.

Foster spent practically his entire life developing agricultural research and is responsible for much of the advancements made during that time.