; and (ii) demonstrates an ability to participate in the program, as determined by the Secretary. (B) State plan To receive funding under paragraph (1), a State shall submit to the Secretary an operation and administration plan for a farm to food bank program in that State, which shall include a description of the State agency and the eligible entity that the State shall partner with under subsection (d)(2)(A). (3) Technical assistance (A) In general Under the program described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and training relating to establishing and administering a farm to food bank program (including training relating to safe food handling) to a State or eligible entity on the request of that State or eligible entity. (B) Coordination In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall coordinate with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs as the Secretary determines is necessary. (d) State implementation (1) In general A State that receives funds under subsection (c)(1)— (A) shall establish and administer a farm to food bank program in the State; and (B) may establish and administer a regional farm to food bank program with a neighboring State that receives funds under subsection (c)(1). (2) Partnership with eligible entity (A) In general To carry out paragraph (1), a State shall partner with an eligible entity— (i) that is selected under subparagraph (B); and (ii) for the purpose of— (I) jointly establishing and administering a farm to food bank program in the State; or (II) overseeing the establishment and administration of a farm to food bank program in the State by that eligible entity. (B) Selection of eligible entity A State shall select an eligible entity as a partner under subparagraph (A) by— (i) issuing a request for proposals from eligible entities located in the State or region, as applicable