Free accounting course for Montana farms
Learn farm finance for free
Master the concepts. Apply them to your books. Build a stronger business.
Sponsored by MFBF
Get expert training & bookkeeping software for free
Start next year off strong: build your skills with a 6-week farm finance course, now included in your MFBF membership.
Your path to life-long financial confidence and independence starts here.
Learn accounting from ag finance experts
Ambrook’s free course gives you the key skills and tools to manage your farm’s finances with confidence.
Get your books into shape while learning
Get hands-on help applying tax prep, enterprise analysis, and budgeting to your own books. Start 2026 with clean books and a clear plan.
Build your legacy with Ambrook
Manage your business with modern farm finance software. MFBF members get free access to Ambrook during the course and a lifelong 15% discount off any Ambrook plan after.
Access your benefits
Enroll today. Start Ambrook free.
Enroll today to reserve your spot.
Secure your place in the education program and unlock immediate free access to Ambrook. MFBF members receive our Pro plan free for 5 months (9/1 - 1/31), then enjoy 15% off after the program ends.
Class meets on Wednesdays.
An ag finance expert will guide you through 6 sessions designed to help you master your finances. Classes run Wed, Dec 3rd - Wed, Jan 21st with a holiday break (no class 12/25 and 1/1).
Ambrook Trainings will be held on Thursdays.
Our U.S.-based support team will help you apply classroom concepts to your own books, so you can start 2026 with a clear plan. These sessions will be held during the same weeks as classes.
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Your Montana neighbors rely on Ambrook.
Ben Van Dyke
Hyline Angus Ranch
From mental math to enterprise profitability
"Ben Van Dyke went from pen and paper bookkeeping to tracking profitability for his diversified ranch using Ambrook. As a 3rd generation rancher in Montana, Ben knows the importance of evolving his business and growing what matters."
Caroline Wild
Wild Ranch Solutions
How Wild Ranch Solutions provides insights 33% faster
"Before, all of the input and the data-gathering felt like a mountain. It feels more like a hill now."
Access your benefits
Enroll today. Start Ambrook free.
Enroll today to reserve your spot.
Secure your place in the education program and unlock immediate free access to Ambrook. MFBF members receive our Pro plan free for 5 months (9/1 - 1/31), then enjoy 15% off after the program ends.
Class meets on Wednesdays.
An ag finance expert will guide you through 6 sessions designed to help you master financial management. Classes run Wed, Dec 3rd - Wed, Jan 21st with a holiday break (no class 12/25 and 1/1).
Ambrook Trainings will be held on Thursdays.
Our U.S.-based support team will help you apply classroom concepts to your own books, so you can start 2026 with a clear plan. These sessions will be held during the same weeks as classes.
FAQs
How do I enroll, and when does the program start?
Sign-up here. The course runs live on Wednesday evenings from December 3rd to January 21st. Each session lasts about an hour and is paired with office hours for MFBF 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 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 a Montana Farm Bureau member to participate?
Yes, you’ll need an active MFBF membership to take advantage of this free education program.
MFBF membership is $85/year and more than pays for itself. Thanks to this benefit alone, you can save around $180 per year on Ambrook with your exclusive 15% lifetime discount.
Learn more about MFBF membership here.
Do I need to be an Ambrook user to participate?
Not at all! The lessons in this course are valuable no matter what software you use to manage your records.
That said, when you enroll, you’ll also receive a free Ambrook Pro subscription through January 31st. Once you activate your subscription, you’ll get the added bonus of regular MFBF-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 sales@ambrook.com.
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.