; and (2) the remaining funding awarded to the eligible unit of government not later than the midpoint of the period of performance established in that agreement. (h) Food safety training and certification (1) In general The Secretary may require food purchased under a cooperative agreement entered into under the Program to be purchased from a farm that has undergone food safety training, or received a relevant food safety certification, with respect to production, packaging, handling, and storage to minimize risks of food safety hazards. (2) Training, plans, and certifications If the Secretary imposes the requirement described in paragraph (1)— (A) (i) compliance with the requirement may be demonstrated by— (I) a receipt of food safety training, including Good Agricultural Practices training, or an equivalent food safety curriculum; or (II) a relevant food safety certification; but (ii) the Secretary shall not require such compliance to be demonstrated by a Federal certification; and (B) each eligible unit of government shall provide technical assistance in obtaining the required food safety training or certification, in accordance with subsection (e)(1)(E). (i) Reports An eligible unit of government that enters into a cooperative agreement under the Program shall submit to the Secretary, at such times as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, reports that shall include data relating to the procurement and distribution of food under the cooperative agreement. (j) Funding (1) Mandatory funding Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) Authorization of appropriations In addition to other funds and authorities available to the Secretary, in order to carry out activities under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended by the Secretary. .