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Note 10 - Segment Information (Detail) - Segment Reporting Information (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | ||
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Nov. 30, 2012
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Aug. 31, 2012
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| Revenues | $ 438,419 | $ 67,559 | |
| Gross profit | (1,333,590) | (1,361,735) | |
| Depletion and depreciation | 77,795 | 77,256 | |
| Other significant noncash items: | |||
| Stock-based compensation | 10,633 | 18,769 | |
| TPF interest expense | 894,648 | 851,400 | |
| Segment assets | 110,873,641 | 111,582,077 | |
| Expenditures for segment assets | 108,200 | ||
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Wholesale Water and Wasterwater [Member]
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| Revenues | 57,400 | ||
| Gross profit | 4,900 | ||
| Depletion and depreciation | 77,600 | ||
| Other significant noncash items: | |||
| TPF interest expense | 894,600 | ||
| Segment assets | 96,195,400 | ||
| Expenditures for segment assets | 108,200 | ||
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Agricultural [Member]
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| Revenues | 362,700 | ||
| Gross profit | 343,700 | ||
| Other significant noncash items: | |||
| Segment assets | 3,586,900 | ||
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All Other Segments [Member]
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| Revenues | 18,300 | ||
| Gross profit | 18,300 | ||
| Other significant noncash items: | |||
| Stock-based compensation | 10,633 | ||
| Segment assets | $ 11,091,300 | ||
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- Definition
Total expenditures for additions to long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets of the reportable segment; if the amount: (a) is included in the determination of segment assets reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) is otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in the determination of segment assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Interest expense on all other items not previously classified. For example, includes dividends associated with redeemable preferred stock of a subsidiary that is treated as a liability in the parent's consolidated balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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