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Note 1 - Nature of Activities and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, gal in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) gal | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments |  |  |  | 3 |
GallonPerYear (Gallon) | gal |  |  |  | 65 |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance |  |  |  | $ 0 | $ 1,404
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 8,000 |
Proceeds from Grantors |  |  |  | 3,900 |
Matching Contribution |  |  |  | 1,600 |
U.S. Department of Food And Agriculture Forest Service [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 245 |
Proceeds from Grantors |  |  |  | 73 |
LCFPP [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 4,200 |
Proceeds from Grantors |  |  |  | 3,800 |
CDFAs[Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  | $ 7,800 |  | 3,200 |
Proceeds from Grantors |  | $ 2,300 |  |  |
CEC [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 1,700 | 1,700
Matching Contribution |  |  |  | 7,900 |
Actual Expenses Incurred |  |  |  | 5,000 |
CEC [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 5,000 |
CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants | $ 2,000 |  |  |  |
Matching Contribution | 5,800 |  |  |  |
CAL Fire [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants | 500 |  |  |  |
CDFA [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants | $ 642 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Grantors |  |  | $ 14,200 |  |
Matching Contribution |  |  |  | 2,400 |
AAFK Plan [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Awarded Grants |  |  |  | 6,000 |
Matching Contribution |  |  |  | $ 5,300 |
Accounts Receivables [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance |  |  |  |  | $ 1,400

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