Leading the development of animal breeding and cheese-making in the region since the early years of the Republic, Boğatepe took its share of the political and economic transformations that occurred from the late 19th century onwards. The dissolution of dairy and livestock cooperatives in the 1970s, political instability in the 1980s, and border security policies implemented in the 1990s negatively impacted animal husbandry, which formed the basis of the village economy. With the dissolution of the traditional production structure, agricultural activities declined, product diversity was lost, and economic vitality largely faded. During this process, the young population began to migrate to cities in search of education and employment opportunities, and the village population has been steadily declining since 1965. The economic decline weakened not only livelihoods but also social bonds and community solidarity. Boğatepe's production culture, along with the tradition of cheese-making that was once a symbol of the region, began to fade into oblivion.

A traffic accident in the fall of 1999, which claimed the lives of 23 people from the village, became a turning point that paved the way for the establishment of the association. One of those who lost their lives in the accident was the brother of İlhan Koçulu, who lived in Istanbul. Returning to his village for the funeral, Koçulu observed the changes Boğatepe had undergone and took action with the villagers to restore the liveliness of his childhood memories to the village.