Best Farm Bookkeeping Software

Running a farm is a business that needs clear, up-to-date financial records. The right farm bookkeeping software can bring all your income, expenses, and assets into one place so you spend less time on paperwork and more time taking care of your fields or barns.

Software	Price	Verdict
FarmRaise	$40/mo	Straightforward, bank-synced, with built-in IRS Schedule F
Traction Ag	$950/yr	Best for in-depth, field-level cost and breakeven analysis
Farmbrite	$29/mo	All-in-one management and accounting with mobile access

Features to Consider

Beyond basic bookkeeping, you need software that fits how you farm:

• Farm type and size — support for crops, livestock, or mixed operations (breeding cycles, feed costs, crop rotations, yield tracking), scaling to your transaction volume, inventory levels, and workforce size.
• Core accounting features — track production costs per field/crop/herd, inventory (seeds, feed, fertilizer, harvests, livestock), assets and depreciation, input use, government subsidies, and seasonal cash flow.
• Reporting and analysis — farm-specific P&Ls, cost analyses, balance sheets with farm assets, cash-flow forecasts, budgets, and KPIs (yield per acre, cost per head, revenue per unit).
• Operational integration — sync with field-management tools, livestock systems, payroll, and sales/inventory for farm-stand or online channels.

1. FarmRaise

FarmRaise is a simple accounting software that helps farmers track income, expenses, and assets. It makes it easy to track field expenses, asset values, and seasonal costs, with automatic import of bank and credit card data, built-in IRS Schedule F, and clear income and expense reports. Plans run Premium ($40) and Premium + Payroll ($99.50). The downsides are that the payroll add-on costs extra for seasonal workers, and integration with other farm management tools is limited.

2. Traction Ag

Traction Ag is an all-in-one farm accounting software that shows your true cost of production per field. It links your bank, credit cards, and farm data — syncing with 235+ banks and tools like John Deere and FieldView — so you see true input and yield costs, and tracks cost, breakeven, and profit per bushel or per field. Plans run Basic ($950/yr), Plus ($1,900/yr), and Premium ($3,800/yr). Advanced features are higher-tier only, and it’s billed yearly, which can be expensive upfront.

3. Farmbrite

Farmbrite is a cloud-based farm management software that helps owners organize field tasks and track crops and livestock, alongside financial reports. Its key features include mobile access, task scheduling, and quick reports, with QuickBooks integration for smooth bank sync. Plans run Essentials ($29), Performance ($49), Plus ($79), and Premium ($109). Some advanced modules like sales and e-commerce cost extra, and there’s no support for multiple currency accounting.

Cultivating Success Made Simpler

At its core, farm accounting software should make managing your finances easier. Choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, but focusing on your farm’s size, operations, and reporting should help you find a tool that works best for your business needs. If it still all sounds daunting, let the EpicBooks team help — we’ll take care of your bookkeeping, payroll, and tax prep so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what you do best.