Free ranch finance tools & training
Master your ranch finances in 2026
New benefits for NCBA members: Get Ambrook Pro free through April 15, plus a six-part finance course to start 2026 off strong.
In partnership with Ambrook
Make 2026 your best financial year yet
National Cattlemen's Beef Association has partnered with Ambrook to give members free access to Ambrook Pro through January 31, 2026, plus a six-part farm accounting course taught live by ag finance experts.
Practical hands-on education
taught by ag finance experts, covering the concepts and skills that drive ranch success.
Clean books, clarity, and the financial know-how
to have a successful tax season and kick off 2026 with a strong plan.
Free access to Ambrook Pro,
until April 15th. Apply what you learn to your own books, in a system you can keep up with.
Lock in big savings.
NCBA members get an ongoing 15% off Ambrook. It's bookkeeping built for ranches, built to last.
What is Ambrook?
Bookkeeping that's easy but powerful
Ambrook's accounting software makes it easy to manage your books, know your numbers, and run a more profitable ranch. NCBA now offers all its members a free Ambrook subscription through April 15 and a 15% off discount.
Track profits by enterprise
Break down your numbers by business line. Ambrook makes it easy to run P&Ls that show exactly where you’re making or losing money.
Field-friendly mobile app
Ambrook's app lets you do everything from your phone. Send invoices or upload receipts from the field or in line at the store.
Easy to learn and use
Ambrook is so intuitive to use, it's easy to keep up with your books. Tag transactions, manage receipts, and prepare taxes all in one place.
Ambrook and NCBA present
Your free farm finance course
After signing up with Ambrook, you can enroll in a live course taught by an ag finance expert. Learn accounting basics, apply them to your ranch, and make stronger business decisions. Course starts February 11.
Sign up with Ambrook to reserve your spot.
Sign up with Ambrook today to secure your place in the education program. NCBA members receive Ambrook free from now until April 15, then get 15% off after the program ends.
Join live or watch anytime.
An ag finance expert will guide you through 6 sessions designed to help you master your finances. Class meets on Wednesdays. Every session is recorded, if you can't join live.
Extra sessions, to apply your skills.
Ambrook's team of experts will help you apply classroom concepts to your own books. These sessions are held live on Thursdays, and will also be recorded.
Here's what you'll learn
Part 1: Accounting basics
Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping: what to track, how to organize records, and how to structure financial statements like a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Part 2: Ranch-specific situations
Understand the unique needs of agriculture, from filing a Schedule F to setting up your chart of accounts in a way that reflects your operation. Get clarity on separating farm and household finances.
Part 3: Making better decisions
Go beyond record-keeping. Learn how to interpret your financials, spot opportunities, and use your books to guide stronger business decisions. Know what's making money, what's not and where to invest next.
Take advantage of Ambrook
Start wrangling your finances
Trusted by thousands of American ranches
NCBA members can now join thousands of farms and ranches across the nation that use Ambrook to manage their books and make better business decisions.
The Grabers
Graber Land & Livestock
90% less bookkeeping
"Since using Ambrook, I can get my numbers a lot quicker. I can know where we're at and I can make better decisions when we're working."
Kimberly Harrington
Coddiwomple Canning Company
Doubled their sales
"Using the platform is so easy and so reactive and interactive that I do feel that you're able to get the answers you want in real time and it isn't difficult."
The Baraks
Strawberry Canyon
Expanded acreage 23%
"With this FSA purchase and gathering all the documents we need, they're very accessible on Ambrook."
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
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.