Bozeman Alpaca Traders has positioned itself as the "hub" of the growing group of Suri alpaca breeders in Southwest Montana. In keeping with Montana's pioneer spirit, Bozeman Alpaca Traders is one of the founders of Yellowstone Alpaca Breeders Association, now an official affiliate of the national Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association. YABA is the first and only alpaca breeders' organization in Montana.