In May 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of biotech giant Monsanto, concluding a patent case against Indiana farmer Vernon Bowman. The high court determined that 75-year-old

In May 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of biotech giant Monsanto, concluding a patent case against Indiana farmer Vernon Bowman. The high court determined that 75-year-old Bowman violated Monsanto’s patent rights by planting seeds purchased from a grain elevator.

His story, told in his own words, was featured in a February 2013 interview covered by the Huffington Post.

Vernon Masayesva, a Hopi Leader of the Coyote Clan and Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council, hosted Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of *The Hidden Messages of Water*, in Hopi Land, Arizona, in Fall 2005.

Vernon Masayesva, a Hopi Leader of the Coyote Clan and Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council, hosted Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of *The Hidden Messages of Water*, in Hopi Land, Arizona, in Fall 2005. Masayesva introduced Dr. Emoto during his visit; his book is available on Amazon.

Masayesva also presented "Sipaapuni — Emergence to the Fourth World of the Hopi" at the Wisdom from the Origins Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 16.

A related video was shot by Yakima Lee and edited by Jacob Devaney for Culture Collective.