In partnership with Ranching For Profit
Learn ranch finance for free
Enroll in a 3-part finance course taught by the experts from Ranching for Profit. Exclusively available for current NCBA members.
Course starts February 11, 2026
Get the financial clarity your ranch needs
Build financial strength for your ranch. Enroll in this hands-on ag accounting course developed in partnership with Ranching for Profit. Exclusively for NCBA members.
Practical hands-on education
Taught by ag finance experts, covering the concepts and skills that drive ranch success.
Free access to Ambrook Pro
Get the full power to Ambrook Pro for the duration of the program. Apply what you learn to your own books in a system you can keep up with.
Clean books and reports
Clarity, and the financial know-how to have a successful tax season and kick off 2026 with a strong plan.
Cow-calf operation
“What took me a week with QuickBooks, I was able to get done with Ambrook in an hour.”
This sixth-generation Utah rancher cut down year-end reconciliation from 7 days to 1 hour. "With Ambrook, I'm managing things a lot smoother and keeping track of my costs way tighter than I was before."
Chase Crandall
Owner, Crandall Farms, Cow-calf operation
Ambrook has everything you need and nothing you don’t
Enterprise Tracking
Track profitability by enterprise (cow-calf, stockers, hay, custom grazing) with individual P&Ls and cost of production per head/acre.
Inventory Management
No more tracking your costs by hand. Ambrook brings your inventory directly into your books, so your financials are complete, accurate, and bank-ready.
Mobile Receipt Capture
Snap a picture of your receipts and we’ll scan, itemize, and attach them to transactions for you to reference later.
Multi-Entity Management
Manage complex ownership structures and multiple family entities with clean, separate books from one platform.
Live Transaction Feeds
Bank feeds update daily so you always know your cash position and can act on market opportunities.
Check Management
Tag checks before they hit your bank. Never lose track of what that payment was for or who it was to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign up with Ambrook to take the course?
Yes! When you sign up for Ambrook, you’ll receive an email to enroll in the course. You'll get your subscription free through April 15.
Once you activate Ambrook, you’ll also get the added bonus of regular NCBA-exclusive office hours with Ambrook’s U.S.-based support team so you can master the platform. If you have questions, you can reach out to our team at partnerships@ambrook.com.
When does the course begin?
The course runs live on Wednesday evenings from February 11 to March 18. Each session lasts about an hour and is paired with office hours for NCBA Ambrook users – dedicated time to ask platform-specific questions and put the lessons into practice.
Can’t make it live? Recordings will be available to registrants!
What if I can't join live?
No problem! Every session will be recorded and shared with you after class. You’ll be able to watch on your own time, review the material at your own pace, and still follow along with the exercises.
What will I learn in the course?
You’ll learn how to build budgets, cash flow projections, and financial statements so your books are CPA-ready and your business is banker-prepared.
Is this course relevant for all types and sizes of farms?
Absolutely. Whether you raise crops, livestock, or run a mixed operation, the course starts with strong record-keeping foundations useful at any scale. From there, we’ll dig into advanced tools like enterprise-level profitability and balance sheet analysis to give your farm a competitive edge.
Do I need to be an NCBA member to participate in the course?
Yes, you need to be an NCBA member to participate in the course.
You can learn more about membership here.
How much time should I plan to commit?
Expect about 1 hour per week for the live session (or recording), plus an optional 1 hour of office hours if you want extra support applying what you learn.
How do I attend?
You'll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to join the course. We’ll provide simple instructions via email (including a link!) on how to join the live sessions and access recordings.
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