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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares gal | Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($) a shares gal | Aug. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares gal
Mortgage term |  |  | 5 years
Interest imputed on the Tap Participation Fee payable to HP A&M | $ 23,816 | $ 1,445,509 | $ 3,275,378
Water delivered to customers | gal | 97,500,000 | 190,100,000 | 69,200,000
Water tap fees recognized | $ 14,294 | $ 14,294 | $ 14,294
Special facility (deferred construction) funding recognized | $ 41,508 | $ 41,508 | 41,508
Interest income related to construction of Special Facilities |  |  | $ 5,500
Number of acres for exploration and development | a |  | 634 |
Antidilutive securities excluded from earnings per share calculation | shares | 312,100 | 315,100 | 347,600
Interest |  |  | $ 245,500
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | $ 26,300 | $ 26,300 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 239,986 | 251,915 | 66,812
Farm Income |  |  |
Deferred revenue | 361,400 | 256,500 | 397,300
Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | 26,300 | 41,100
Oil And Gas Lease |  |  |
Deferred revenue recognizable | 379,800 |  |
Lease revenue from up-front payments | $ 645,700 | $ 525,400 | $ 416,000

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