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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	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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