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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 27, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gross proceeds for common stock |  | $ 18,450 |  |
Realized and unrealized net gain (loss) on Limoneira shares |  | (8,605) | $ 3,858 | $ (8,537)
Limoneira |  |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Limoneira's stock price |  |  | $ 16.13 | $ 13.83
Limoneira |  |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of securities sold | 1,677,299 |  |  |
Gross proceeds for common stock | $ 18,500 |  |  |
Investment shares held (in shares) |  |  | 1,677,299 | 1,677,299
Realized and unrealized net gain (loss) on Limoneira shares |  | $ (8,600) | $ 3,900 | $ (8,500)

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