UCONN vs. UVM

Need Clarification

I want to study animal science and biology (or environmental science).
I wasn’t really looking to go to UVM because of how far up north it is but I really like their wide variety and the community. Also, I heard that there’s a strong drug scene there and that it is very liberal.
UCONN is my main pick because I’ve seen that they’re strong in their academics. It’s also a lot closer to me. My main concern is that they have a bigger student pop and they are in the middle of nowhere. I also heard that there’s a big drinking scene.

On a more focused note, since I’m potentially looking to go into organic agriculture, I’m concerned that UCONN doesn’t have a lot to offer and UVM does.