Many Alberta farmers have attempted to influence the Government of Alberta to dismantle the Alberta Wheat Board that oversees the price and sale of wheat in the province.One mechanism of furthering this agenda is using the media to influence Alberta voters.This action is not lobbying as it is an attempt to indirectly influence policy; lobbying is defined as attempts to directly,not indirectly,influence government.

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This statement is incorrect. Using the media to influence voters is still considered lobbying, even if the direct target is not the government itself. Indirectly influencing policy is still a form of lobbying.

Many Alberta Farmers Have Attempted to Influence the Government of Alberta