Born: December 7, 1873, Jefferson City, Tennessee

Died: March 26, 1944

Occupation: Foreman of experiment stations in Knoxville, Tennessee and Blacksburg, Virginia; research professor and professor of Agronomy at the University of Georgia.

Accomplishments: During his tenure on the faculty of the Agronomy Department, activities were increased as more money was appropriated to the College of Agriculture. Field tests were conducted through much of Georgia; cooperation was secured from individual farmers, railroads, farm schools, county agents, USDA and other organizations; and farm management courses were added to the Agronomy curriculum and taught by Dr. Fain. He helped many students secure work or loans to continue their college studies. He was active in organizing the University Bookstore.