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WATER AND LAND ASSETS (Detail Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2014 acre N | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012
Depletion | $ 4,400 | $ 500 | $ 500
Depreciation | 192,200 | 310,800 | 308,700
Acres of land sold | 1,886 |  |
Number of FLCC shares sold | 2,982 |  |
Impairment gain | 1,300,000 |  | 5,500,000
Costs of assets acquired | 1,440,000 |  |
Farm Leases |  |  |
Lease income | 1,068,000 | 1,241,900 | 71,100
Sky Ranch |  |  |
Establishment and operating costs | $ 50,900 |  |

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