Rosann Wowchuk spoke in Saskatoon about the benefits orderly marketing systems provide to producers.

Agriculture Minister Rosann Wowchuk spoke at a pro wheat board rally held yesterday in Saskatoon.

At the National Farmers Union organized event Wowchuk spoke about the importance of orderly marketing systems, and the benefits they bring to producers.

Wowchuk was surprised and disappointed the federal government went ahead with its pro marketing choice roundtable which took place at another venue also in Saskatoon.

She notes the decision hasn't even been made yet by producers as to whether changes to the canadian wheat board are even necessary.

Wowchuk is taking the pro wheat board message to her federal counterpart Chuck Strahl.

She has written a letter to Strahl asking for a meeting to discuss the wheat board versus dual marketing issue.

Wowchuk stresses it's important for government to look at ways to empower farmers, not take it away.