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PRESENTATION OF INTERIM INFORMATION, Changes in Contract Asset and Deferred Revenue (Details) | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($) | May 31, 2020 USD ($) Lot | Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Changes in Contract Asset [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | $ 0 | $ 0
Recognition of land development revenue contract asset |  | 0 | 1,020,146
Land development contract asset invoiced |  | 0 | (1,020,146)
Balance, end of period | $ 0 | 0 | 0
Changes in Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | 5,058,883 | 477,161
Deferral of revenue |  | 15,949,872 | 24,998,964
Recognition of unearned revenue |  | (16,014,951) | (20,417,242)
Balance, end of period | 5,058,883 | 4,993,804 | 5,058,883
Current portion of deferred revenue | 706,464 | 2,254,830 | 706,464
Sky Ranch [Member] |  |  |
Changes in Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, end of period |  | 2,000,000 |
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract] |  |  |
Remaining performance obligation |  | $ 12,957,000 |
Number of unsold lots | Lot |  | 115 |
Number of initial lots | Lot |  | 506 |
Remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized in the next 12 months |  | 98.00% |
Wholesale Water and Wastewater Services [Member] |  |  |
Changes in Contract Asset [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | $ 0 |
Balance, end of period | 0 | 0 | 0
Land Development Activities [Member] |  |  |
Changes in Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | 3,991,535 |
Recognition of unearned revenue | (11,955,989) | (11,503,523) |
Balance, end of period | 3,991,535 | 2,526,155 | 3,991,535
Oil and Gas Leases and Water Sales Payment [Member] |  |  |
Changes in Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | 1,067,348 |
Recognition of unearned revenue | (8,461,253) | (4,511,428) |
Balance, end of period | 1,067,348 | 2,467,649 | 1,067,348
Current portion of deferred revenue | $ 706,464 | $ 2,254,830 | $ 706,464

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