Globalization is quite apparent in my hometown. Globalization is the process by which people, companies, and countries integrate and interact on a worldwide level. My hometown is Honesdale, Pennsylvania, a rural town in the Northeastern part of the state. Over the last decade, numerous multinational corporations have settled in the area. Grocery stores such as Walmart and Weis have replaced the previous privately owned businesses. Fast food restaurants have also become available such as McDonald's, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell. These fast-food companies are examples of globalization as they have restaurants in numerous places around the globe. Additionally, local people are bypassing the numerous cattle farms and their products in the area, to instead buy dairy products at a cheaper price at Walmart or Weis. To survive, many of the cattle farmers have sent their products to larger cities in order to find a market. One specific example of this is a cattle farm and cheese factory called Caulkin’s Creamery. Caulkin’s Creamery sends their specialized cheeses to stores in New York City, and other cities globally, in order to get premium dollars for their products. This is an example of globalization as a local food product has become available at a global level. Technology has increased interconnectedness and globalization in my area. Many individuals now work for multinational corporations remotely in order to bypass the limited industry in the area. Additionally, the internet and social media have made information and different life experiences be accessible to people across the globe.