This document discusses future research directions related to understanding and addressing poverty among rural women. It argues that current research often fails to consider the intersection of gender, race, and class, which shape women's experiences of poverty differently. Future research should employ frameworks like intersectionality and strategic gender needs to acknowledge this diversity. It also calls for incorporating the voices and perspectives of marginalized groups in community-based participatory research to better inform policymaking. This will help ensure policies and programs more effectively meet the needs of different populations.